Class: adjective | Syllables: VAH-luh-tul

Definition: Volatile has several closely related meanings, including “subject to rapid or unexpected change,” “having or showing extreme or sudden changes of emotion,” and “likely to become dangerous or out of control.”

Example(s):
// Our financial advisor cautioned us to be conservative with our investments while the stock market was still volatile.
// One classic trope of war movies is the drill sergeant with a volatile temper, always ready to yell at recruits for the slightest infraction of the rules.
// The protests are increasing, creating a volatile situation in the capital.