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acutely
/əkˈjutɫi/
adverb
in a way that is too extreme or intense
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eventful
/iˈvɛntfəɫ/, /ɪˈvɛntfəɫ/
adjective
filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events
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daredevil
/ˈdɛɹˌdɛvəɫ/
adjective
reckless and willing to do dangerous things
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guarded
/ˈɡɑɹdəd/, /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/
adjective
not displaying feelings or giving very much information
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liable
/ˈɫaɪəbəɫ/
adjective
likely to be subject to a problem, disease, etc.
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notorious
/noʊˈtɔɹiəs/
adjective
famous for being bad or evil
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reckless
/ˈɹɛkɫəs/
adjective
not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous
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rash
/ˈɹæʃ/
adjective
(of a person) tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes
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wary
/ˈwɛɹi/
adjective
feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems
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safe and sound
phrase
not damaged or injured in any way
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to avert
/əˈvɝt/
verb
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
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to beware
/bɪˈwɛɹ/
verb
to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing
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to caution
/ˈkɑʃən/, /ˈkɔʃən/
verb
to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous
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to compromise
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
verb
to put someone or something in danger or at risk, particularly by being careless
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to dare
/ˈdɛɹ/
verb
to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky
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to flee
/ˈfɫi/
verb
to escape danger or from a place
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to lock away
/lˈɑːk ɐwˈeɪ/
verb
to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
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alert
/əˈɫɝt/
noun
a situation where people are ready to confront a threat
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distress
/dɪˈstɹɛs/
noun
a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
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hazard
/ˈhæzɝd/
noun
something that poses a risk or danger
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gamble
/ˈɡæmbəɫ/
noun
an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success
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peril
/ˈpɛɹəɫ/
noun
the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence
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menace
/ˈmɛnəs/, /ˈmɛnɪs/
noun
someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage
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precaution
/pɹiˈkɔʃən/
noun
an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
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refuge
/ˈɹɛfjudʒ/
noun
any place that offers protection or safety
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death toll
/dˈɛθ tˈoʊl/
noun
the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.
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rescue
/ˈɹɛskju/
noun
the action or process of saving someone or something
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safeguard
/ˈseɪfˌɡɑɹd/
noun
an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm
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cowardice
/ˈkaʊɝdəs/
noun
the quality of not having courage
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boldness
/ˈboʊɫdnəs/
noun
the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid
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madness
/ˈmædnəs/
noun
very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation
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AWOL
/ˈeɪˌwɔɫ/
adjective
referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place
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