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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fogey -
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.
verb
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placate -
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.
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jubilant -
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
He was jubilant when he received the news of his promotion.
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martyr -
Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.
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malicious -
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm
The malicious serial killer hunted down his victims because he wanted revenge for what they had done to him.
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procure -
To obtain or secure something, often through deliberate effort, care, or special means.
He managed to procure a rare antique book after months of searching through various bookstores.
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lunacy -
Stupid or crazy ideas or behavior that is likely to have bad results
When Edwin Hubble suggested in 1922 that most of the little dots in the sky are entire galaxies, most scientists thought that the idea was sheer lunacy.
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disarray -
A state of disorder or confusion.
After his weeklong illness, his thoughts were in disarray, making it hard to focus.
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crouch -
To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself
The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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anonymous -
Lacking individuality or distinctive features, such as a name.
The online survey allowed people to give feedback anonymously.
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peppy -
Lively and high-spirited
Landon's dog was so peppy that he ran 50 yards in a matter of seconds.
