60
short(adjective, close, time, style, hard)
33
summary(noun, adjective, style, point, thing)
31
temporary(adjective, time, short, passing, duration)
29
fleeting(adjective, time, slight, short, limited)
28
epitome(noun, thing, review, outline, abstract)
26
transient(adjective, time, short, limited, temporary)
26
concise(adjective, close, style, sharp, point)
26
momentary(adjective, time, short, limited, temporary)
24
short-lived(adjective, slight, short, limited, insufficient)
24
ephemeral(adjective, short, limited, passing, temporary)
21
quick(adjective, time, violent, fast, short)
21
transitory(adjective, short, limited, temporary, transient)
20
laconic(adjective, close, style, open, direct)
20
passing(adjective, short, limited, quick, temporary)
20
terse(adjective, style, open, direct, sharp)
19
compact(adjective, close, sharp, property, short)
19
curt(adjective, close, hard, open, direct)
19
succinct(adjective, close, style, sharp, rude)
18
abrupt(adjective, open, direct, keen, rough)
18
little(adjective, property, short, amount, size)
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