Short is related to Moment. Moment is a synonym of Consequence. Consequence is a synonym of Distinction. 
Independent is the opposite of Dependent. Dependent is derived from Depend. Depend is related to Need. Need is related to Important. 
Short <--RelatedTo--> Moment <--Synonym--> Consequence <--Synonym--> Distinction 
Independent <--Antonym--> Dependent --DerivedFrom--> Depend <--RelatedTo--> Need <--RelatedTo--> Important 