jolt

a sudden jarring impact

tote

carry with difficulty

homely

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

wring

twist, squeeze, or compress in order to extract liquid

curtsy

a gesture involving bending the knees to show respect

appalled

struck with dread, shock, or dismay

uppity

arrogant or self-important

gawk

look with amazement

mob

a disorderly crowd of people

glom

latch or seize upon; take hold of

plait

a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

scrutiny

a prolonged intense look

recreation

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

fugitive

someone who is sought by law officers

formulate

come up with after a mental effort

clammy

unpleasantly cool and humid