amokadverb: in a frenzied or uncontrolled stateWherever the bowl haircut teen-idol went, his legions of screaming fans ran through the streets amok, hoping for a glance at his boyish face.anodynenoun: something that soothes or relieves pain
adjective: inoffensiveMuzak, which is played in department stores, is intended to be an anodyne, but is often so cheesy and over-the-top that customers become irritated.
Wilbur enjoyed a spicy Mexican breakfast, but Jill preferred a far more anodyne mea