Word Group : Act Quickly
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Word
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Meaning
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Sentence
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1
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Abrupt
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1. Sudden
and unexpected
2. Brief
to the point of rudeness; curt
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1. I
was surprised by the abrupt change of subject
2. You
were rather abrupt with that young man.
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2
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Apace
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Swiftly, quickly
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Work continues apace
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3
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Headlong
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1. With
the head foremost
2. In
a rush; with reckless haste
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An headlong dash through the
house
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4
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Impetuous
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1.
Acting or done quickly and without thought or
care
2.
Moving forcefully or rapidly
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1.
She might live to rue this impetuous decision.
2.
Impetuous but controlled flow of water
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5
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Precipitate
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1. Cause
to happen suddenly, unexpectedly or prematurely
2. Cause
to be deposited in solid form from solution
3. Done,
made or acting suddenly or without careful consideration
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1. The
incident precipitated the political crisis
2. Cell
proteins were precipitated
3. Their
actions were precipitated
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