Proficiency: GOLD UNIT 9 VOCABULARY 12

12.- jolt sacudida, zarandeo

jolt      

    1 jolt   jolts   jolting   jolted  

If something jolts or if something jolts it, it moves suddenly and quite violently.

   The wagon jolted again.

   The train jolted into motion.

   They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would jolt the house again.

V-ERG  

    + jolt   jolts  

Also a noun.

   We were worried that one tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.

N-COUNT  

    2 jolt   jolts   jolting   jolted  

If something jolts someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock.

   A stinging slap across the face jolted her.

   Henderson was momentarily jolted by the news.

VB  

    + jolt   jolts  

Also a noun.

   The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt.

N-COUNT  

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