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Given to sudden, unpredictable changes.

To gather information or material gradually, often bit by bit.

Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

About to happen very soon.

Acting quickly without thinking things through.

Lacking energy; sluggish.

Ordinary and lacking excitement.

A very large, indefinite number.

Suggesting that something bad is about to happen.

Done or shown openly; not hidden.

So intense as to be almost touchable; obvious.

A person who argues in favor of something.

Careful and sensible judgment, especially about practical matters.

To voluntarily give up a possession, role, or right.

Tending to induce sleep; extremely boring.

To block or hinder progress.

Deceit used to achieve a goal.

Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way.

A sudden or unexpected change in circumstances, especially of fortune.

Likely to change suddenly or unpredictably.