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strenuous(antagonistic, aggressive, argumentative)
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testy(belligerent, argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome)
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assertive
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bloodthirsty
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choleric(difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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confrontational(difficult, hostile, aggressive, belligerent)
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contrary(noun, nasty, cold, hostile)
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jingoistic
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petulant(difficult, irritable, aggressive, turbulent)
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querulous(difficult, irritable, turbulent, belligerent)
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saucy
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trigger-happy(antagonistic, aggressive, argumentative)
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violent(difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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attacking
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barbarous(hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
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cross(mean, sharp, difficult, harsh)
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cussed(hostile, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent)
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determined(spirited, aggressive, plucky)
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fractious(difficult, hostile, irritable, turbulent)
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grouchy(nasty, difficult, cold, hostile)
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