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impetuous - Acting quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.

His impetuous decision to quit his job left him struggling to find a new one.

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hasty - Done or made quickly, often without careful thought.

The judge told the jury and the lawyers that they should take their time reviewing the testimony, and they should avoid making a hasty judgment.

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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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whisk - To 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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brisk - Active, fast, and energetic.

The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.

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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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veer - To change direction suddenly

Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.

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jolt - To cause (something or someone) to move in a quick and sudden way

Emma jolted awake when she heard footsteps downstairs.

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flashback - A sudden, vivid memory of a past event, often triggered by something in the present. Often used in films and books.

In the movie, there was a flashback showing the hero’s troubled past.

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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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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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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.