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any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) easily aroused or excited; "a quick temper"; "a warm temper" excitable accomplished rapidly and without delay; "was quick to make friends"; "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" fast apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit" intelligent hurried and brief; "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit" hurried moving quickly and lightly; "sleek and agile as a gymnast"; "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" active performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial" fast with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!" |
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