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trepidation

IPA pronunciation: /ˌtrep.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/

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Russian meaning

Трепет, беспокойство

English definition

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

Example

Candidates approached the adaptive exam with considerable trepidation.

Collocations

sense of trepidation
with trepidation
feel trepidation

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