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   impromptu

   /ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː/

   adjective

   • 1. done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed: "an impromptu press conference"

   adverb

   • 1. without being planned, organized, or rehearsed: "he spoke impromptu"

   noun

   • 1. a short piece of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisation.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adverb): from French, from Latin in promptu ‘in readiness’, from promptus (see prompt).

   Scrabble Points: 17

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