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Choppy

Full of cracks.

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Stormy 84% connected

Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with furious winds; biosterous; tempestous; as, a stormy season; a stormy…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Stormy 84% connected

Characterized by, or proceeding from, a storm; subject to storms; agitated with furious winds; biosterous; tempestous; as, a stormy season; a stormy…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Sudden 84% connected

Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Chop 74% connected

To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Chop 74% connected

To cut by striking repeatedly with a sharp instrument; to cut into pieces; to mince; -- often with up.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jerky 92% connected

Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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