Volatile
Definition: Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; easily evaporated; explosive. (adjective)
Example: The volatile situation in the region threatened to escalate into war.
Synonyms: unstable, explosive
Antonyms: stable, calm
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Questions about Volatile
What does “Volatile” mean?
Volatile (adjective) means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; easily evaporated; explosive.
How do you use “Volatile” in a sentence?
The volatile situation in the region threatened to escalate into war.
What are synonyms of “Volatile”?
Words with a similar meaning to Volatile include unstable, explosive. Opposites include stable, calm.
Is “Volatile” a test vocabulary word?
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