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churlish(short, faultfinding, caviling)
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crabby(cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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explosive(volatile, impetuous, short-tempered, excitable)
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grouchy(delicate, cross, short, sensitive)
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hot-blooded(irritable, volatile, fiery, inflamed)
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nervous(emotional, restless, volatile, fiery)
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querulous(delicate, cross, short, sensitive)
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rash(nervous, emotional, restless, fiery)
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reckless(nervous, emotional, restless, fiery)
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short(faultfinding, caviling)
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stormy(mean, violent, furious, fiery)
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volcanic(nervous, emotional, restless, volatile)
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ardent(keen, violent, anxious, eager)
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combustible
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crabbed(delicate, cross, sensitive, irritable)
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crotchety(cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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fractious(cross, short, irritable, emotional)
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grumpy(delicate, short, sensitive, irritable)
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highly-strung
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pettish(delicate, short, sensitive, irritable)
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