5
vertical(adjective, smooth, right, sharp, solid)
4
hurried(adjective, unusual, violent, fast, quick)
4
instantaneous(adjective, sudden, instantaneity)
4
rushing(violent, fierce, quick, ardent, unthinking)
4
swift(adjective, unusual, violent, fast, quick)
4
unexpected(adjective, violent, fierce, ardent, rash)
3
acute
3
craggy(adjective, steep, jagged, sharply)
3
declivitous(adjective, sharp, course, sheer, vertical)
3
discontinuous(adjective, instantaneity)
3
elevated(adjective, sharp, course, sheer, vertical)
3
furious(violent, fierce, ardent, impulsive, rash)
3
hilly(adjective, sharp, course, sheer, rocky)
3
momentary(adjective, sudden, instantaneity)
3
speedy
2
acclivitous
2
breakneck(adjective, sharp, fast, course, quick)
2
careless(impulsive, reckless, hasty)
2
cliffy
2
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