We should tell Casey to think carefully and not to make instant decisions.
synonyms
rapidquickpromptinstantaneous
word origin — late Middle English (in instant (sense 2 of the adjective, instant sense 3 of the adjective, instant sense 4 of the adjective)): via Old French from Latin instant- ‘being at hand’, from the verb instare, from in- ‘in, at’ + stare ‘to stand’
Intermediate — Set 40
Set 40 of Intermediate covers 5 words: instant, available, ultimate, temporary, permanent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
instant · adjective/ˈɪnst(ə)nt/
immediate
We should tell Casey to think carefully and not to make instant decisions.
Synonyms: rapid, quick, prompt, instantaneous
Origin: late Middle English (in instant (sense 2 of the adjective, instant sense 3 of the adjective, instant sense 4 of the adjective)): via Old French from Latin instant- ‘being at hand’, from the verb instare, from in- ‘in, at’ + stare ‘to stand’
available · adjective/əˈveɪləb(ə)l/
able to be obtained, taken, or used
Coffee and snacks will be available for you during the meeting breaks.
Origin: late Middle English (in the senses ‘effectual, serviceable’ and ‘legally valid’): from avail+ -able. The sense ‘at someone's disposal’ dates from the early 19th century
ultimate · adjective/ˈəltəmət/
final or the most important
He changed his mind frequently, so I do not remember the ultimate decision on this.
Synonyms: last, supreme
Origin: mid 17th century: from late Latin ultimatus, past participle of ultimare ‘come to an end’
temporary · adjective/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
lasting or existing for a short time only
Elaine is living with me for the time being but it's just temporary. She will move back in her house by January.
Synonyms: short-lived, transient, momentary
Origin: mid 16th century: from Latin temporarius, from tempus, tempor- ‘time’
permanent · adjective/ˈpərm(ə)nənt/
existing all the time or for a long time
I thought I would take this job for only a short period, but now it has become permanent.
Synonyms: constant, lasting, durable, enduring
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin permanent- ‘remaining to the end’ (perhaps via Old French), from per- ‘through’ + manere ‘remain’