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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
acutely
[Adverb]

with a sharp or steep angle

Ex: The mountain peak rose acutely against the sky. 
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eventful
eventful
[Adjective]

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

Ex: Their vacation turned out to be quite eventful with unexpected adventures every day. 
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daredevil
daredevil
[Adjective]

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

Ex: Jake's daredevil nature led him to participate in skydiving and bungee jumping without hesitation. 
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guarded
guarded
[Adjective]

not displaying feelings or giving very much information

Ex: She remained guarded during the interview, revealing very little about her personal life. 
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liable
liable
[Adjective]

possible to do a particular action

Ex: The wet floor made him liable to slip and fall if he wasn't careful. 
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notorious
notorious
[Adjective]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

Ex: The city is notorious for its heavy traffic. 
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reckless
reckless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The reckless gambler bet all of his savings on a risky investment, with disastrous consequences. 
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rash
rash
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Being rash in negotiations often leads to unfavorable outcomes that could have been avoided with careful consideration. 
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wary
wary
[Adjective]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

Ex: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night. 
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safe and sound

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm, the children were found safe and sound. 
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to avert
to avert
[Verb]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Ex: The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool. 
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to beware
to beware
[Verb]

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

Ex: Beware of the icy conditions on the roads; drive carefully. 
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to caution

to warn someone about a possible danger, problem, or undesirable consequence

Ex: The doctor cautioned Emma against returning to work too soon. 
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to compromise

to expose someone or something to danger, harm, or failure

Ex: Sharing your password could compromise the security of your account. 
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to dare
to dare
[Verb]

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

Ex: I dare you to climb to the top of that tree and touch the highest branch. 
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to flee
to flee
[Verb]

to run away from a place or situation in order to escape danger or harm

Ex: Thousands of residents fled the city after the fighting began. 
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to lock away

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

Ex: The jeweler locked away the precious gems in a vault for safekeeping. 
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alert
alert
[noun]

a state of readiness in which people are prepared to respond quickly to a possible threat

Ex: The military was placed on high alert. 
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distress
distress
[noun]

a state of serious danger or difficulty requiring urgent help

Ex: The coast guard received a call from a fishing boat in distress. 
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hazard
hazard
[noun]

something that may cause harm, damage, or danger

Ex: Loose electrical wires can be a serious fire hazard. 
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gamble
gamble
[noun]

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

Ex: Investing all his savings in the startup was a huge gamble, but it paid off when the company became successful. 
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peril
peril
[noun]

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

Ex: The mission plunged deep into enemy territory, with the agents operating under constant peril of discovery. 
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menace
menace
[noun]

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

Ex: The increasing pollution in the river is a serious menace to the local wildlife. 
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precaution

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

Ex: As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home. 
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refuge
refuge
[noun]

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

Ex: The hikers found refuge in a mountain cabin during the storm. 
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death toll

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

Ex: The earthquake's death toll rose to over 1,000 as rescue operations continued. 
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rescue
rescue
[noun]

the action or process of saving someone or something

Ex: The rescue of the trapped miners took several days and involved complex operations. 
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safeguard
safeguard
[noun]

a measure, rule, or arrangement intended to protect someone or something from danger, harm, or loss

Ex: Regular inspections provide an important safeguard against equipment failure. 
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cowardice
cowardice
[noun]

the quality of not having courage

Ex: His act of fleeing the battlefield was seen as an act of cowardice by his comrades. 
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boldness
boldness
[noun]

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

Ex: His boldness in proposing the new initiative impressed the board of directors. 
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madness
madness
[noun]

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

Ex: Driving at high speeds in dense fog is sheer madness and incredibly dangerous. 
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AWOL
AWOL
[Adjective]

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

Ex: My phone has gone AWOL again. 
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