nounπShareAn act of jolting."The old bus ride was rough, full of unexpected jolts that made it hard to read my book. "sensationactionbodyphysiologyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA surprise or shock."The unexpected news of the promotion was a jolt for everyone in the office. "sensationmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long prison sentence."The increasing number of jolts handed down for drug offenses worries some legal experts. "lawpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA narcotic injection."The doctor prescribed small jolts of morphine to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "medicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo push or shake abruptly and roughly."The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."actionsensationphysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo knock sharply"The bus suddenly jolts to a stop, almost making me drop my coffee. "actionsensationphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shock (someone) into taking action or being alert"I jolted her out of complacency."actionsensationmindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shock emotionally."Her untimely death jolted us all."mindemotionsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shake; to move with a series of jerks."The car jolted along the stony path."actionphysicsenergysensationvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading