horripilation

"The lack of sleep resulted in a poor performance on the math test. "

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

"The sudden loud noise filled the classroom with terror. "

"The cat was bristling, its fur standing on end, when the dog barked loudly. "

"A cool draft from the open window made the classroom feel much more comfortable. "

"The lightning caused thunder."

"I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."

"The plant was named for its fancied resemblance to a Roman spear."

"My son's new haircut revealed his dark brown hair. "

"The family's real estate investment was quite successful. "

"The tomato plants had some kind of disease that left their leaves splotchy and fruit withered."

"The spread of the flu was rapid in the school this week. "