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nervous

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  1. vigorous              
 
ner.vous \'n*r-v*s\ aj archaic  1: SINEWY, STRONG  2: marked by strength of 
   thought, feeling, or style : SPIRITED  3: of, relating to, or composed of 
   neurons  4a: of or relating to the nerves; also : originating in or affecte 
   d by the nerves 4b: easily excited or irritated : JUMPY  4c: TIMID, 
   APPREHENSIVE {~ smile}  5a: UNEASY, DISTURBING {~ moment}  5b: ERRATIC, 
   UNSTEADY {~ canoe}  - ner.vous.ly av