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nimble

/ˈnɪmbl̩/
adjective
  1. Adept at taking or grasping

    "nimble fingers"

  2. Quick and light in movement or action.

    "He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp."

  3. Quick-witted and alert.

    "She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation."

Antonymssluggish

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