The shock
Example: The shock affects system stability
Definition
"The shock" refers to a sudden and intense disturbance or impact that causes a strong physical, emotional, or systemic reaction. It often implies an unexpected event that disrupts normal functioning, such as in the phrase 'The shock affects system stability.'
Etymology
The term "shock" originates from the Old French word 'choque,' meaning collision or clash, which itself comes from the Late Latin 'shoccare,' meaning to strike or knock. Did you know? The word originally described physical collisions but later expanded to include emotional and systemic disturbances.
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"The shock" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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