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quick-tempered
quick time
quick trick
quick turn
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quicksand
quick·sand [ kwík sànd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dangerous sand: a deep mass of loose wet sand that sucks down any heavy object falling onto its surface
2. dangerous situation: a hidden trap from which escape is difficult or impossible
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