shake
Pronunciation: [ʃeɪk]
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move something back and forth or up and down with quick movements. It's like when you take a bottle and you shake it to mix what's inside.
Example
She likes to shake the snow globe to see the glitter move around.
Example
He didn't shake the bottle, so the drink was still flat.
Example
Can you shake the can before you open it?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to feel or make someone feel scared or nervous. Like when something surprising happens, it might shake you up a little.
Example
The movie was so exciting that it shook me a bit.
Example
The calm weather did not shake the villagers; they felt safe.
Example
Did the loud noise shake you when you were outside?
Context: "agreement"
(verb) to hold someone's hand and move it up and down to show friendship or agreement. It's like saying 'hello' or 'goodbye' with a handshake.
Example
They decided to shake hands after reaching an agreement.
Example
They didn't shake hands because they were still upset with each other.
Example
Will you shake hands to celebrate your agreement?
Context: "movement"
(noun) a quick, back-and-forth movement. For example, the way you might give someone a little shake to get their attention.
Example
The dog gave a happy shake and wagged its tail.
Example
The shake was too soft to wake her up from her nap.
Example
Did you feel the shake when the bus went by?