Wordiyotrem
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From Latin tremere (to tremble, shake), with the variant trep- from Greek trepein. Covers physical and emotional shaking: tremble, tremor (a shaking), tremulous (quivering), tremendous (originally "causing trembling"), and trepidation (fearful trembling). Intrepid reverses the fear — in- + trepidus means "unshaking, fearless."
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extremist
A person holding extreme views; relating to extremism
intrepid
Fearless and brave in the face of danger
tremble
To shake involuntarily from fear or cold; a quiver or vibration
trembling
Shaking uncontrollably from fear or cold
tremendous
Extremely large, powerful, or impressive
tremendously
To a very great degree; enormously
tremor
An involuntary shaking or quivering; a minor earthquake
tremulous
Trembling or quivering; timid and hesitant
tremulously
In a trembling or fearful manner
trepid
Timid and fearful
trepidation
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something uncertain