Lingo

Risks

32 Words

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acutely
1.
a
cute
ly
Adverb

in a highly sensitive or intense way

She was acutely aware of every sound in the empty house.

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eventful
2.
e
vent
ful
Adjective

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

Their vacation turned out to be quite eventful with unexpected adventures every day.

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daredevil
3.
dare
de
vil
Noun

someone who is reckless and likes putting themselves in danger

The daredevil performed breathtaking stunts on a motorcycle at the show.

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guard
4.
guard
Noun

a person whose job is to protect and look after a person or place

She hired a guard to watch over her estate while she was away on vacation.

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liable
5.
lia
ble
Adjective

possible to do a particular action

The wet floor made him liable to slip and fall if he wasn't careful.

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notorious
6.
no
to
rious
Adjective

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

The city is notorious for its heavy traffic.

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reckless
7.
reck
less
Adjective

not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous

The reckless gambler bet all of his savings on a risky investment, with disastrous consequences.

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rash
8.
rash
Noun

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.

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wary
9.
wa
ry
Adjective

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night.

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safe and sound
10.
safe and sound
Phrase

not damaged or injured in any way

After a long journey, Sarah arrived at her destination safe and sound, much to the relief of her family.

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avert
11.
a
vert
Verb

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool.

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beware
12.
be
ware
Verb

to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing

Beware of the icy conditions on the roads; drive carefully.

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caution
13.
cau
tion
Verb

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

The doctor cautioned the patient about the potential side effects of the medication.

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compromise
14.
comp
ro
mise
Verb

to come to an agreement after a dispute by reducing demands

In a business negotiation, both parties compromised on pricing to secure a mutually beneficial deal.

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dare
15.
dare
Verb

to have the courage to venture or try something new or risky

The chef dared a bold fusion of flavors in the traditional recipe.

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flee
16.
flee
Verb

to escape danger or from a place

As the fire spread rapidly, residents had to flee from their apartments.

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lock away
Verb

to put a person in a place where they can not escape from, such as a psychiatric hospital or prison

The authorities locked away the dangerous criminal in a maximum-security prison.

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alert
18.
a
lert
Verb

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

The security system alerted the homeowners to a possible break-in with a loud alarm.

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distress
19.
dist
ress
Verb

to cause someone difficulty or hardship, particularly financial struggles or emotional turmoil

The sudden loss of his job distressed him greatly, as he struggled to pay his bills.

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hazard
20.
ha
zard
Verb

to put someone or something at danger or risk

Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers.

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gamble
21.
gam
ble
Verb

to do something risky that may result in a loss or failure, hoping to achieve what one wants

She decided to gamble on a new business idea, even though the market was unpredictable.

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peril
22.
pe
ril
Verb

to put someone or something in a dangerous or difficult position

Ignoring safety guidelines could peril the lives of those involved.

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menace
23.
me
nace
Noun

something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy

The dark alleyway had an eerie menace about it, deterring pedestrians from venturing further.

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precaution
24.
pre
cau
tion
Noun

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.

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refuge
25.
re
fuge
Noun

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

The hikers found refuge in a mountain cabin during the storm.

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death toll
26.
death toll
Noun

the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.

The earthquake's death toll rose to over 1,000 as rescue operations continued.

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rescue
27.
res
cue
Verb

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building.

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safeguard
28.
safe
guard
Verb

to take steps to ensure the safety and security of something or someone

The lifeguard diligently safeguards the pool, watching for any signs of danger.

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cowardice
29.
coward
ice
Noun

the quality of not having courage

His act of fleeing the battlefield was seen as an act of cowardice by his comrades.

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boldness
30.
bold
ness
Noun

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

His boldness in proposing the new initiative impressed the board of directors.

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madness
31.
mad
ness
Noun

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

Driving at high speeds in dense fog is sheer madness and incredibly dangerous.

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AWOL
Adjective

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

The soldier is knowingly AWOL, disregarding the consequences of leaving without permission.

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