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splurge - Spend (money) freely or extravagantly

To celebrate her promotion, Charlotte maxed out her credit card and splurged on a year's worth of clothing at the mall.

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perky - Cheerful and lively

One reason that Ellen Degeneres is so popular is her upbeat and perky attitude.

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bustle - Excited activity and movement

In big cities, the bustle of people rushing to work is a common sight.

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surge - (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

The surging ocean waves meant the surfers had to run away from the beach to avoid danger.

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Hasten - To move or act quickly.

The doctor hastened to the emergency room after he was called in the middle of the night.

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Expedite - To complete or process something quickly and efficiently.

He asked the clerk to expedite his passport application because of his urgent travel needs.

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swarm - (of insects) move in or form a swarm

The thousands of locusts swarmed until they blocked out most of the sky.

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industrious - To work very hard

The sociologist Max Weber said that the success of a society depended on workers being industrious.

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Hobby - A personal interest or pastime that brings enjoyment and relaxation.

Painting has always been her favorite hobby.

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surge - A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.

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spree - A spell or sustained period of unrestrained activity of a particular kind

When she got her Christmas bonus, Penny went on a shopping spree.

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frisky - Playful and full of energy

Janie's puppy was so frisky that playing with him was like a full-time job.