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Temper

/tˈɛmpər/
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(noun) A general tendency or orientation towards a certain type of mood, a volatile state; a habitual way of thinking, behaving or reacting.

My brother-in-law is ready to lose his temper at trifles.
I can't take this anymore. I've lost my temper completely.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He needs to learn how to control his ____ because he often gets angry over very small and unimportant things today.

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