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| animate |
to inspire to move or act; prompt; actuate. [1/9 definitions] |
| cue card |
a large card displaying a television performer's lines, used as a prompt for the performer but kept out of the audience's view. |
| emergent |
requiring prompt action; urgent. [1/4 definitions] |
| expeditious |
prompt and efficient. |
| flashcard |
any of a set of cards bearing words, numbers, or pictures, flashed briefly before a student or class to prompt a quick response in a drill. |
| huh |
used to prompt a repetition of a message. [1/3 definitions] |
| promptitude |
the quality of being prompt; promptness. |
| punctual |
on time; prompt. [1/2 definitions] |
| quick |
too prompt in reaction; hasty. [1/10 definitions] |
| surprise |
to prompt a feeling of mild shock or wonder in; take aback; amaze. [1/8 definitions] |
| swift |
quick to respond or act; alert; prompt. [1/7 definitions] |
| urge |
to prompt, strongly encourage, or try to persuade to take up a course of action. [1/7 definitions] |
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