🇬🇧 Shock meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Shock is a strong, sudden feeling you get when something very surprising happens, especially if it’s scary, strange, or not what you expected at all.

To my great shock, my grandma beat my video-game high score on her very first try and then dabbed.

Mom’s face showed pure shock when my little brother politely asked, “May I have broccoli, please?”

Our goldfish looked in shock when he saw me eating fish sticks; I quickly switched to carrots.

My dad’s shock was visible when the smart TV asked him if he needed help finding the remote he was sitting on.

Scientists once used the word “shock” to describe their surprise at discovering electric eels.

A boy in shock hears a loud crash. He puts his hand to his mouth in shock. A cat is under the table, a glass lies on the floor. The girl's face shows shock. The dog sits in shock. Then the boy smiles, the girl laughs, and the shock ends.

This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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