4
cursory(fast, brief, rapid, swift, transitory)
4
dashing(adjective, hot, quick, rapid, nimble)
4
ephemeral(short, brief, temporary, transitory, short-lived)
4
gliding(adjective, soaring, floating, aerial, hovering)
4
headlong(fast, summary, rapid, swift, instant)
4
hovering(noun, adjective, great, big, large)
4
lightning
4
lively(fast, quick, rapid, speedy, brisk)
4
momentary(adjective, short, brief, temporary, transitory)
4
passing(brief, transitory, short-lived, transientness)
4
rushing(adjective, hasty)
4
transitory(brief, short-lived, transientness)
4
vanishing(verb, brief, transitory, short-lived, disappearing)
4
wanderlust(movement, trip, journey)
4
winging(noun, adjective, soaring, floating, aerial)
3
astronautics
3
capricious
3
disappearing(verb, disappearing)
3
dissolving(verb, disappearing)
3
dizzy(adjective, urgent)
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