5
spontaneous(noun, adjective, passionate, violent, careless)
5
steep(adjective, sharp, sheer, vertical)
5
suddenly(adverb, unexpectedly, unawares, abruptly, ignorantly)
5
unexpectedly(adverb, short, suddenly, unawares, abruptly)
4
extraordinary(wonderful, shocking, astonishing, astounding)
4
eye-opening(adjective, amazing, astonishing, astounding, dumbfounding)
4
impromptu(adjective, impulse, unexpected, quickly)
4
lightning
4
out of the blue(expression, adjective, idiom, wonderful, abrupt)
4
overhasty(impulsive, reckless, hasty, irascibility)
4
rushing(adjective, violent, fierce, quick, ardent)
4
unpredictable(noun, extraordinary, passionate, violent, wonderful)
4
without warning(expression, adjective, adverb, wonderful, suddenly)
3
aback(short, suddenly, unexpectedly, unawares, abruptly)
3
absolute
3
all at once(expression, idiom)
3
astonishing(adjective, extraordinary, wonderful, shocking, astounding)
3
breakneck(adjective, keen, sharp, energetic, active)
3
brief(fast, quick, speedy, swift, immediate)
3
curt(adjective, keen, energetic, violent, active)
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