scurry -
For a person or small animal to move hurriedly with short quick steps
Squirrels always scurry up and down trees in order to find food or escape from predators.
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brisk -
Active, fast, and energetic.
The brisk wind made it a great day for kite flying.
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dash -
Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry
When the starting gun went off, the Olympic runners dashed towards the finish line.
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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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hurl -
To throw something with great force
It was the bottom of the 9th inning, and Mac hurled the baseball towards the batter, trying to strike him out.
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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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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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careen -
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way
As the old bus speedily careened around the narrow and steep mountain Tibetan roads, Fred wondered if he would make it safely to interview the guru monk for his magazine article.
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ephemeral -
Lasting for a very short time brief.
Fame on social media can be ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as it starts.
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breakneck -
Extremely risky or likely to cause harm due to speed or pressure.
The bikers raced downhill at breakneck speed, barely in control.
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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.
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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.
