3
capricious(impulsive, unpredictable, explosive)
3
elastic(adjective, impulsive, unpredictable, explosive)
3
fleet(adjective, time, continue)
3
flickering(adjective, transient)
3
limited
3
makeshift
3
short-range(adjective, temporary)
3
short-run
3
transitional
2
ad interim(adjective, temporary)
2
awhile
2
briefly
2
convertible
2
draft
2
ephemera
2
flying(short, brief, summary, abrupt, unexpected)
2
impetuous(rapid, tumultuous)
2
impulsive(unpredictable, rapid, explosive, tumultuous)
2
insubstantial
2
kaleidoscopic
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