Lingo

Threats and Danger

36 Words

18m

adventurous
1.
ad
ven
tu
rous
Adjective

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences.

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alarm
2.
a
larm
Noun

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

The alarm on his bedside table rang loudly, prompting him to jump out of bed and start his day.

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alarm
3.
a
larm
Noun

a clock that makes a sound at a set time, used to wake up someone

The alarm on his bedside table rang loudly, prompting him to jump out of bed and start his day.

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dare
4.
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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5.
at
risk
Adjective

likely to be harmed, attacked, or experience negative outcomes

The organization provides support services for at-risk youth to prevent homelessness.

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risk
6.
risk
Verb

to put someone or something important in a situation where they could be harmed, lost, or destroyed

Leaving valuables unattended may risk their security.

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critical
7.
cri
ti
cal
Adjective

extremely important or necessary

During the negotiation, reaching a compromise on the key issues was critical to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

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deadly
8.
dead
ly
Adjective

able to cause death

The venom of the snake contained deadly toxins that could kill within minutes.

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desperate
9.
des
pe
rate
Adjective

feeling or showing deep sadness mixed with hopelessness and emotional pain

Her eyes looked desperate after hearing the bad news.

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offensive
10.
o
ffen
sive
Adjective

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

His offensive jokes made many people uncomfortable at the party.

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harmless
11.
harm
less
Adjective

causing no danger or damage

The puppy's playful behavior was harmless and endearing.

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high-risk
12.
high
risk
Adjective

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

Investing in high-risk stocks can yield high returns, but it also comes with the potential for significant losses.

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low-risk
13.
low
risk
Adjective

having a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death

Investing in government bonds is considered low-risk compared to investing in stocks.

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secure
14.
se
cure
Verb

to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort

After months of negotiations, they finally secured a contract with the new client.

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harmful
15.
harm
ful
Adjective

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Smoking is harmful to your health.

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insecure
16.
in
se
cure
Adjective

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

He was insecure about his performance at work, doubting whether he was capable of meeting expectations.

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sound
17.
sound
Noun

anything that we can hear

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

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nasty
18.
nas
ty
Adjective

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

The nasty smell coming from the garbage bin made it difficult to stand nearby.

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risky
19.
ris
ky
Adjective

involving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure

Investing in cryptocurrency is considered risky due to its volatility.

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encounter
20.
en
count
er
Verb

to come across or meet someone or something, often unexpectedly or by accident

While hiking in the woods, we encountered a group of deer grazing peacefully.

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endanger
21.
end
an
ger
Verb

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site.

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harm
22.
harm
Noun

any physical injury to the body, especially one inflicted deliberately that is caused by a person or an event

The victim suffered serious harm during the altercation.

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pose
23.
pose
Verb

to put into a certain place

The interior designer posed the furniture strategically to create an inviting and harmonious living space.

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threaten
24.
threa
ten
Verb

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money.

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happen
25.
hap
pen
Verb

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

An unexpected storm can happen at any time of year.

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rescue
26.
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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res
cuer
Noun

someone who saves a person or animal from a critical or harmful situation

The rescuer pulled the injured hiker from the mountain.

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threat
28.
threat
Noun

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

The cyber attack posed a significant threat to the company’s data security.

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disturb
29.
dis
turb
Verb

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

The unsettling images in the movie disturbed him for days afterward.

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offend
30.
off
end
Verb

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment.

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off the hook
31.
off the hook
Phrase

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher, I'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today.

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scream
32.
scream
Verb

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror.

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neutral
33.
neut
ral
Adjective

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

It’s important to keep a neutral tone when discussing sensitive topics.

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alert
34.
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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disrespectful
35.
dis
res
pect
ful
Adjective

behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing

His disrespectful behavior towards his parents embarrassed his family.

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fearsome
36.
fear
some
Adjective

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

The fearsome roar of the lion sent shivers down their spines.

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