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Quick

adjective

(compar. quicker; superl. quickest)

1.

Accomplished rapidly and without delay. Synonym: speedy. "His quick reaction prevented an accident" , "Hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem" , "A speedy recovery" , "He has a right to a speedy trial"

2.

Hurried and brief. Synonyms: fast, flying. "Took a flying glance at the book" , "A quick inspection" , "A fast visit"

3.

Moving quickly and lightly. Synonyms: agile, nimble, spry. "As nimble as a deer" , "Nimble fingers" , "Quick of foot" , "The old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"

4.

Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity. Synonym: ready. "A ready wit"

5.

Performed with little or no delay. Synonyms: immediate, prompt, straightaway. "A prompt reply" , "Was quick to respond" , "A straightaway denial"

6.

Easily aroused or excited. Synonym: warm. "A warm temper"

adverb

1.

With little or no delay. Synonyms: promptly, quickly. "Come here, quick!"

noun

1.

Any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail).

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— A Master's Degree • Margaret Hill McCarter

... and her manner is against her, but, Ethel, I have never found a fault in her; that is, one I could criticise. She is very quick to learn and seems ambitious. She came to me and asked if she might join. They are poor but her people are respectable. Now Honora Casey's parents are the wealthiest people here. They came into their wealth suddenly. The ...

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