Pronunciation: /dʒoʊlt/
noun a sudden strong feeling or shock
A1 The sudden jolt of the train scared me.
A2 She felt a jolt of excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.
B1 The unexpected jolt of the earthquake caused buildings to shake.
B2 The jolt of realization hit him when he discovered he had been betrayed by his friend.
C1 The political scandal sent a jolt through the entire country.
C2 The jolt of adrenaline fueled his determination to succeed against all odds.
verb to push or shake with a sudden sharp movement
A1 The loud noise jolted me awake.
A2 The unexpected news jolted him out of his daydream.
B1 The sudden change in plans jolted the team into action.
B2 The shocking revelation jolted her belief system to its core.
C1 The tragic event jolted the entire community and sparked a call for change.
C2 The profound realization jolted him into a new perspective on life.
formal The sudden jolt of the earthquake caused structural damage to the building.
informal I spilled my coffee when the train made a jolt.
slang That roller coaster gave me a jolt of adrenaline!
figurative The unexpected news gave her a jolt of realization about her life choices.
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