Instant
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A very short period of time; a moment. A single, usually precise, point in time. An instant beverage or food, especially instant coffee. The current month (abbreviated as: inst.)
Part of speech: adverb
Definition: At once; immediately.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Impending; imminent. Urgent; pressing; acute. Occurring immediately; immediate; present. Lasting for a short moment; momentary; short-lived. Very quickly and easily prepared (food or drink), for example instant coffee. Of the current month (abbreviation inst.)
Example sentence: Private property began the instant somebody had a mind of his own.
Twinkling
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Sparkling intermittently.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A shining with fast intermittent light.The time it takes to blink the eyes.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: (of a source of light) to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer
Example sentence: Our many different cultures notwithstanding, there's something about the holidays that makes the planet communal. Even nations that do not celebrate Christmas can't help but be caught up in the collective spirit of their neighbors, as twinkling lights dot the landscape and carols fill the air. It's an inspiring time of the year.