Vocabulary Development: Word Gem Word Gem: Format I think WORD GEM means- - WORD GEM really means - - - (definition to be given by teacher once all students write down their idea in their duo-tang). The students are provided with and example sentence using the WORD GEM and they are to copy this off the board. trepidation (noun) 1. I think trepidation means … 2. Trepidation really means 3. Sentence using the word gem. \ Answers 1. I think trepidation means … 2. Trepidation really means a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation or a state of alarm, apprehension (worry) or dread (fright). 3. Imma Phraid had some trepidation about agreeing to be the guest speaker at the Orator Convention.