Act Quickly Flashcards
1
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abrupt
A
suddenly, without notice
Without warning, my boss abruptly fired me.
2
Q
apace
A
with speed, quickly
After his death in 1054 the process of disintegration went on apace and the family feuds multiplied at an alarming rate.
3
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headlong
A
recklessly, with uncontrolled speed
She finally reached the bottom of the embankment and fell headlong into a bunch of blackberry bushes.
4
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impetuous
A
acting without thinking—done impulsively; suddenly
His impetuous behavior landed him in prison.
