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spontaneous

/spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
Word
Definition

When an act is spontaneous, it is not planned. It happens suddenly.

Example Sentence

My wife made a spontaneous decision to buy a new sofa while I was at work.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 4

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