flare-up

World English Dictionary
flare-up
 
n
1.  a sudden burst of fire or light
2.  informal a sudden burst of emotion or violence
 
vb
3.  to burst suddenly into fire or light
4.  informal to burst into anger

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Flare-up is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
WordNet
flare-up

noun
a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning" [syn: outburst
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