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Words which describe ‘sleek’, ‘alert’, and ‘abrupt’
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Solution
Words which describe ‘sleek’ are tender, soft, smooth, shiny, glossy, etc.
Words which describe ‘alert’ are attentive, aware, vigilant, ready, prepared, etc
Words which describe ‘abrupt’ are sudden, sharp, quick, immediate, unforeseen, etc.
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