volatile (adjective)
Describes something that changes rapidly and unpredictably, often for the worse, or a substance that evaporates quickly at normal temperatures. It suggests an inherent instability or a tendency to fluctuate suddenly.
Think of a 'Volcano'—it is 'Volatile.' Both start with 'Vol' and both are unpredictable, dangerous, and can explode at a...
The weather was violent. → The weather was volatile.
He is a volatile worker. → He is a versatile worker.
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