Shock: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'shock' originated in the late 16th century, from the Middle Low German word 'schokken' meaning 'to shake violently'. It was first used in the context of a sudden blow or impact, later evolving to include the emotional reaction to a surprising or upsetting event.

See also: shocked, shocker, shocking, shockingly, shocks.

At position #2,821, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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