/skeə/

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Meaning

To make someone feel afraid, often suddenly.

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Word origin

From Old Norse skirra, meaning to frighten, from skjarr, shy or timid.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
skirra

Grammar

Verb typeregular (scare, scares, scared, scaring)

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 4: scare, town, couple and 7 more words.