hurtle -
To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.
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hasten -
To move or act quickly.
The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.
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sprint -
To run or go at top speed especially for a short distance
The kids sprinted to catch the bus before it left.
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brisk -
Active, fast, and energetic.
The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.
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prompt -
To be on time
Arlene was proud that she was very prompt with regards to arriving at work, and she got there exactly at 9AM every morning.
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elude -
To escape from or avoid someone or something, especially in a clever or skillful way.
The thief managed to elude the police by slipping into a crowded market.
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meteoric -
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention
When the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, it led to their meteoric rise in popularity.
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jiffy -
A very short, unspecified length of time.
Rick the deliveryman said he would be back in a jiffy just as soon as he delivered the remaining packages.
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skid -
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
The car skidded on the icy road and almost hit a tree.
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fling -
A short period of enjoyment or wild behavior
Normally a mild-mannered person, Tracy would sometimes engage in wild flings involving lots of drinking.
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stampede -
A sudden panicked rush of a number of horses, cattle, or other animals
The elephants stampeded towards the poachers, who were now scared for their lives.
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jolt -
An abrupt rough or violent movement
Ewan woke up with a jolt, realizing that he had slept through the alarm and was going to be over an hour late for his first day of work at the new job.
