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jolt A sudden, sharp shock or jerk.  ■ She got a jolt when she saw the spider crawling on her arm.


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Awoke To suddenly and violently shake or jolt, usually to rouse someone from sleep.  ■ "I was awoked by the loud noise of the alarm clock."

oomph A sudden and powerful burst of energy, often in the form of a loud or explosive sound.  ■ "Wow, that oomph from the car engine really gave me a jolt!"

Sprung An unexpected and explosive event, often resulting in a burst of energy or excitement.  ■ "I was just about to take a nap when my alarm sprung to life, giving me a jolt of adrenaline I didn't know I needed."

Wake A sudden and violent jolt or disturbance, often accompanied by a loud noise, that rouses someone from sleep.  ■ I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of my alarm clock ringing. I quickly realized it wasn't my alarm, but my pet cat knocking over a vase on my dresser.