soothed, appeased; calmed

aggressive in nature; quarrelsome; wants to fight

clever and useful

to make fun of; tease

critical or disparaging

move in an exaggerated or angry way

self-satisfaction; smug

threatening, signaling something bad is going to happen

able to make decisions quickly; firm

No one likes a smug coworker; those who are __________ will soon see themselves out of a job.

Jimmy exaggerated every time his big brother touched him; with the lightest touch Jimmy would _________ on the floor writhing in pain.

The boy would often ________ at his friends, but his gentle teasing was never meant to be hurtful.

The _____________ sound of the drums signaled that the army would soon attack. 

On the field or court quick thinking is important; ___________ action will usually win the game..