capable of exploding; liable to lead to sudden change or violence
The volatile political situation required diplomacy to prevent escalation into armed conflict.
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proof of correctness
cruel; disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
go against; fail to agree with or be in violation of
superstar; someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
jelly-like; having a relatively high resistance to flow
clasp; a holding device attached to a workbench
possible to see; capable of being seen; or open to easy view
hateful; marked by harshly abusive criticism