Spontaneity
Meaning: The quality of acting on impulse, without planning.
Example
- The best part of the trip was the sheer spontaneity of their actions.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “spontaneity”?
Answer: B) The quality of acting on impulse, without planning.
“Spontaneity” means: The quality of acting on impulse, without planning.
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