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We think the answer is "ABRUPT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
- • Exceedingly sudden and unexpected
- • Dangerously steep
- • Surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner noun
- • Something which is abrupt; an abyss. verb
- • To tear off or asunder.
- • To interrupt suddenly. adjective
- • Broken away (from restraint).
- • Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
- • Curt in manner.
- • Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
- • Broken off.
- • Extremely steep or craggy as if broken up; precipitous.
- • Suddenly terminating, as if cut off; truncate.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The abrupt change in weather took everyone by surprise."
- • "He made an abrupt turn and walked away without saying a word."
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