C1 Level Wordlist - Risks

Here you will learn some English words about risking, such as "acutely", "liable", "daredevil", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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acutely [adverb]

with a sharp or steep angle

Ex: Her shoes had acutely pointed toes that made walking difficult .

eventful [adjective]

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

Ex: Her eventful career in journalism took her to war zones and disaster areas around the world .

daredevil [adjective]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

Ex: Despite warnings , the daredevil motorcyclist attempted to jump over rows of cars at high speed .

guarded [adjective]

not displaying feelings or giving very much information

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liable [adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: As an athlete , she is liable to injury if she does n't warm up properly before training .

notorious [adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: That street is notorious for being dangerous at night .

reckless [adjective]

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

Ex: The reckless teenager jumped off the cliff into the water without checking for hazards below .

rash [adjective]

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

Ex: He was known for being rash , often making important decisions without weighing the outcomes .

wary [adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: The company was wary of entering into partnerships without thorough research .

safe and sound [phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm passed , everyone in the neighborhood was relieved to be safe and sound .

to avert [verb]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Ex: Regular maintenance checks on the aircraft help avert technical failures during flights .

to beware [verb]

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

Ex: Beware of fraudulent emails asking for your personal information ; they could be phishing scams .

to caution [verb]

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

Ex: The police officer will caution drivers about the upcoming road closure .

to compromise [verb]

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

Ex: The ongoing neglect of cybersecurity is compromising the integrity of data .

to dare [verb]

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

Ex: The group dared each other to spend a night camping in the dense , dark forest .

to flee [verb]

to escape danger or from a place

Ex: Hikers had to quickly flee when they encountered a bear on the trail .

to lock away [verb]

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

Ex: The teacher locked away the exam papers in a secure cabinet to prevent cheating .

alert [noun]

a situation where people are ready to confront a threat

Ex: The neighborhood watch group organized a patrol to keep the community on alert for any suspicious activity .

distress [noun]

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

Ex: The pilot radioed a distress message before the plane crashed in a remote area .

hazard [noun]

something that poses a risk or danger

Ex: Construction sites often have signs to warn of potential hazards like falling debris .

gamble [noun]

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

Ex: Moving to a new city without a job lined up was a gamble , but she found an opportunity quickly and settled in well .

peril [noun]

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

Ex: Rescuers worked to free trapped survivors from the burning building in a state of peril .

menace [noun]

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

Ex: The dictator 's regime was considered a menace to the neighboring countries .

precaution [noun]

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

Ex: Before going on the hike , she took the precaution of informing her family about her whereabouts .

refuge [noun]

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

Ex: She sought refuge from the harsh winter in a warm home .

death toll [noun]

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

Ex: The death toll in the war-torn country continues to climb despite peace talks .

rescue [noun]

the action or process of saving someone or something

Ex: After the earthquake , the rescue of survivors from the rubble became the top priority .

safeguard [noun]

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

Ex: The regulations serve as a safeguard to ensure the safety of workers in hazardous industries .

cowardice [noun]

the quality of not having courage

Ex: Refusing to confront the problem head-on was a sign of cowardice , not caution .

boldness [noun]

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

Ex: The mountain climber 's boldness led him to attempt the treacherous ascent despite the dangers .

madness [noun]

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

Ex: The decision to invest all his savings in a risky scheme was met with disbelief and labeled as financial madness .

AWOL [adjective]

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

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