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Unstable

Not stable; not firm, fixed, or constant; subject to change or overthrow.

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Changeable 84% connected

Capable of change; subject to alteration; mutable; variable; fickle; inconstant; as, a changeable humor.

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Changeable 84% connected

Capable of change; subject to alteration; mutable; variable; fickle; inconstant; as, a changeable humor.

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Changeful 84% connected

Full of change; mutable; inconstant; fickle; uncertain.

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Changeful 84% connected

Full of change; mutable; inconstant; fickle; uncertain.

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Crank 84% connected

A bent portion of an axle, or shaft, or an arm keyed at right angles to the end of a shaft, by which motion is imparted to or received from it; also…

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Crank 84% connected

A bent portion of an axle, or shaft, or an arm keyed at right angles to the end of a shaft, by which motion is imparted to or received from it; also…

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Cranky 84% connected

Full of spirit; crank.

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Cranky 84% connected

Full of spirit; crank.

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Explosive 84% connected

Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder.

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Explosive 84% connected

Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder.

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Insane 84% connected

Exhibiting unsoundness or disorded of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted. See Insanity, 2.

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Insane 84% connected

Exhibiting unsoundness or disorded of mind; not sane; mad; deranged in mind; delirious; distracted. See Insanity, 2.

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Irresolute 84% connected

Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

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Irresolute 84% connected

Not resolute; not decided or determined; wavering; given to doubt or irresolution.

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Reactive 84% connected

Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction.

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Reactive 84% connected

Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction.

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Rickety 84% connected

Affected with rickets.

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Rickety 84% connected

Affected with rickets.

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Rocky 84% connected

Full of, or abounding in, rocks; consisting of rocks; as, a rocky mountain; a rocky shore.

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Rocky 84% connected

Full of, or abounding in, rocks; consisting of rocks; as, a rocky mountain; a rocky shore.

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Seismal 84% connected

Of or pertaining to an earthquake; caused by an earthquake.

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Seismal 84% connected

Of or pertaining to an earthquake; caused by an earthquake.

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Seismic 84% connected

Alt. of Seismal

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Seismic 84% connected

Alt. of Seismal

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Shaky 84% connected

Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand.

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Shaky 84% connected

Shaking or trembling; as, a shaky spot in a marsh; a shaky hand.

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Tender 84% connected

One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.

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Tender 84% connected

One who tends; one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.

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Tipsy 84% connected

Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.

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Tipsy 84% connected

Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.

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Top-heavy 84% connected

Having the top or upper part too heavy for the lower part.

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Top-heavy 84% connected

Having the top or upper part too heavy for the lower part.

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Tottering 84% connected

of Totter

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Tottering 84% connected

of Totter

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Uneasy 84% connected

Not easy; difficult.

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Uneasy 84% connected

Not easy; difficult.

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Volatile 84% connected

Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.

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Volatile 84% connected

Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.

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Volcanic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes; as, volcanic heat.

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Volcanic 84% connected

Of or pertaining to a volcano or volcanoes; as, volcanic heat.

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Inconstant 66% connected

Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose, etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle;…

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Inconstant 66% connected

Not constant; not stable or uniform; subject to change of character, appearance, opinion, inclination, or purpose, etc.; not firm; unsteady; fickle;…

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Temporary 66% connected

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

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Temporary 66% connected

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

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Fluid 92% connected

Having particles which easily move and change their relative position without a separation of the mass, and which easily yield to pressure; capable o…

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Precarious 92% connected

Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as, precarious privileges.

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Unsound 92% connected

Not sound; not whole; not solid; defective; infirm; diseased.

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Stable 94% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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Stable 94% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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