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abrupt
adjective(ab-rupt)
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
Synonyms: disconnected,
Examples:
Abrupt prose.
abrupt
adjective(ab-rupt)
extremely steep
Synonyms: precipitous, sharp,
Examples:
An abrupt canyon.
abrupt
adjective(ab-rupt)
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
Examples:
Came to an abrupt stop.
An abrupt change in the weather.
abrupt
adjective(ab-rupt)
surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner
Examples:
An abrupt reply.

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