States and conditions

Synonyms for shaky

Two senses of shaky live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineStates and conditions

vibrating slightly and irregularly

Seemed shaky on her feet.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

trembling

Same sentence, swapped: Seemed trembling on her feet.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for shaky as it is used in the sentence above.

precarious
wonky
treacherous

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

The old table stood on shaky legs.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

wobbly

Same sentence, swapped: The old table stood on wobbly legs.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for shaky as it is used in the sentence above.

precarious
agitated
shifting

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