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Vocabulary Entry
jolted
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To suddenly move or cause to move with a sudden jerking motion.
Example Sentences
"The car jolted over the potholes in the road."
"She jolted awake when she heard the loud noise."
"He jolted the machine to life with a flick of the switch."
A
adjective
Having experienced a sudden shock or disturbance.
Example Sentences
"He gave a jolted reaction when the surprise party was revealed."
"The jolted landscape after the earthquake seemed surreal."
"Her voice had a jolted quality after the sudden news."