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gallivanting - Go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

After he graduated high school, Damian decided to gallivant across Europe for a whole year instead of heading straight to college.

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swarm - A large or dense group of insects, especially flying ones

The terrifying sight of insects forming a swarm made them look like an invading army.

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frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.

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whisk - Take or move (someone or something) in a particular direction suddenly and quickly

After the size of the crowd presented a danger to the prime minister, a police officer whisked him to safety.

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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

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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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tizzy - A state of nervous excitement or agitation

Sally was in a tizzy as she awaited the results of her job application.

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expedite - To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.

He asked the clerk to expedite his passport application because of his urgent travel needs.

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spate - A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession

The politician's falling poll numbers were due to a spate of mistakes on her part.

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surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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hubbub - General excitement and activity

The Franklin family was both excited and confused by the hubbub of New York City during their 8 day vacation there.

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tumultuous - Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

The president was drowned out by the tumultuous sounds of the protestors.