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C1 Woordenlijst - Risico's

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden over riskeren, zoals "acuut", "liable", "daredevil", enz., voorbereid voor C1-leerlingen.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
acutely
[bijwoord]

in a way that is too extreme or intense

ernstig, hevig

ernstig, hevig

Ex: The sculpture 's edges acutely angled , creating dramatic shadows .
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eventful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

bewogen, gebeurtenisvol

bewogen, gebeurtenisvol

Ex: The detectiveeventful investigation led to the capture of the notorious criminal gang .
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daredevil
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

waaghalsachtig, stuntelig

waaghalsachtig, stuntelig

Ex: His reputation as daredevil skateboarder earned him admiration among his peers but concern from his parents .
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guarded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

not displaying feelings or giving very much information

terughoudend, gereserveerd

terughoudend, gereserveerd

Ex: The patient was initially guarded with the therapist but gradually opened up over time.
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liable
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

possible to do a particular action

mogelijk, geneigd

mogelijk, geneigd

Ex: Ignoring safety guidelines makes liable to accidents on the construction site .
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notorious
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

berucht, beruchte

berucht, beruchte

Ex: The restaurant notorious for poor service .
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reckless
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

roekeloos, onschuldig

roekeloos, onschuldig

Ex: reckless driver ignored the red light and sped through the intersection .
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rash
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes

onorakelijk, overhaast

onorakelijk, overhaast

Ex: rash in relationships can strain friendships and create misunderstandings .
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wary
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

wantrouwig, voorzichtig

wantrouwig, voorzichtig

Ex: The hiker wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .
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safe and sound
[Zinsdeel]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.
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to avert
[werkwoord]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

voorkomen, afwenden

voorkomen, afwenden

Ex: Strict safety protocols in the factory are in place avert accidents and ensure worker well-being .
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to beware
[werkwoord]

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

letting op, pas op voor

letting op, pas op voor

Ex: Residents are advised beware of wild animals when hiking in the national park .
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to caution
[werkwoord]

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

waarschuwen, herinneren

waarschuwen, herinneren

Ex: The parent cautioning the child not to wander too far from the playground .
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to compromise
[werkwoord]

to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless

in gevaar brengen, compromitteren

in gevaar brengen, compromitteren

Ex: Ignoring health warnings compromise one 's overall well-being .
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to dare
[werkwoord]

to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky

durven, uitdagen

durven, uitdagen

Ex: During the game , players dare each other to perform silly or daring stunts for extra points .
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to flee
[werkwoord]

to escape danger or from a place

vluchten, ontsnappen

vluchten, ontsnappen

Ex: The frightened fled as a predator approached .
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to lock away
[werkwoord]

to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock

opsluiten, afsluiten

opsluiten, afsluiten

Ex: The family locked away their grandmother's old diary, preserving its privacy and sentimental value.
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alert
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation where people are ready to confront a threat

alert, waakzaamheid

alert, waakzaamheid

Ex: The police department issued a alert advising residents to stay indoors and report any suspicious behavior during the manhunt for the escaped prisoner .
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distress
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger

nood, noodsituatie

nood, noodsituatie

Ex: distress flares fired by the stranded sailors were spotted by a passing aircraft .
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hazard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

something that poses a risk or danger

gevaar, risico

gevaar, risico

Ex: Poor lighting in the parking lot created hazard for pedestrians at night .
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gamble
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success

weddenschap, riskante inzet

weddenschap, riskante inzet

Ex: Betting on the unproven player to win the championship was a gamble that thrilled the fans when he succeeded .
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peril
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence

gevaar, risico

gevaar, risico

Ex: Rescuers worked to free trapped survivors from the burning building in a state peril.
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menace
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage

bedreiging, gevaar

bedreiging, gevaar

Ex: The invasive plant species posed menace to the native vegetation in the region .
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precaution
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

voorzorg, preventiemaatregel

voorzorg, preventiemaatregel

Ex: Before going on the hike , she took precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts .
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refuge
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

toevluchtsoord, beschuttingsplaats

toevluchtsoord, beschuttingsplaats

Ex: The fort served as refuge during times of invasion .
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death toll
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

dodental, dodenlijst

dodental, dodenlijst

Ex: The avalanche left a death toll, with rescue teams working tirelessly to find survivors .
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rescue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the action or process of saving someone or something

redding, hulpverlening

redding, hulpverlening

Ex: rescue mission to retrieve the stranded hikers was successful , bringing them back safely .
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safeguard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm

bescherming, veiligheidsmaatregel

bescherming, veiligheidsmaatregel

Ex: The financial audit acted as safeguard against potential fraud within the organization .
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cowardice
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of not having courage

angstachtigheid, lafheid

angstachtigheid, lafheid

Ex: Her refusal to speak out against the injustice was perceived cowardice by her peers .
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boldness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

moed, dapperheid

moed, dapperheid

Ex: The entrepreneurboldness in entering a saturated market with a unique product paid off significantly .
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madness
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

kolder, krankzinnigheid

kolder, krankzinnigheid

Ex: Starting a new business without a clear plan or market research is often seen as madness.
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AWOL
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

afwezig, verdwenen

afwezig, verdwenen

Ex: The diligent student's homework assignments were consistently AWOL, leading to concerns about their academic performance.
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