hothead -
Someone who reacts with anger quickly and impulsively without thinking carefully first
Jack's nature was to be a hothead, and his therapist told him he must learn to act strategically and deliberately, or he might do things he would always regret.
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techie -
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.
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Friendly
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confidante -
Someone in whom you confide your thoughts, feelings, or problems.
The president relied heavily on his most trusted confidante for decision-making.
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envy -
The desire to have something that someone else has.
She felt a twinge of envy when she saw her friend's vacation photos.
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gap -
An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.
The cold wind entered the house through the a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.
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hunch -
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
The detective had a hunch the suspect was guilty, but he needed proof before he could charge him with the crime.
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influx -
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.
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bimbo -
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent.
Eunice hated being blonde because she resented being stereotyped as a bimbo.
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thug -
A violent person, especially a criminal
When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.
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nosedive -
A sudden, steep drop, a sharp decline in condition, success, or stability.
After the scandal, the company’s stock took a nosedive.
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troublemaker -
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.
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jerk -
A contemptibly obnoxious person
Tia was just trying to drive home, but the jerk in the next lane yelled at her for driving too slowly.
