jolt
Translation
to jolt, to jerk, to shake, to shock
Examples
The old car jolted along the road.
The old car jolted along the road.
The announcement jolted everyone.
The announcement jolted everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to move with a sudden jerky motion The old car jolted along the road.
((sb./sth.)) to shock (sb.) The announcement jolted everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jerk, shake, shock, startle
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly onomatopoeic, suggesting a sudden movement.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'jolt' of electricity from a lightning 'bolt'. The words sound similar. It's also used as a noun for a sudden shock.