Advanced Words Needed for the GRE - Stay on the Safe Side!
Here you will learn some English words about danger and safety, such as "hardy", "plucky", "wary", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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chary
[adjective]
afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action
imminent
[adjective]
(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future
sangfroid
[noun]
the skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous
wary
[adjective]
feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems
cataclysm
[noun]
a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system
charlatan
[noun]
an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills
firebrand
[noun]
an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble
gambit
[noun]
a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.
haven
[noun]
a place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals
makeshift
[noun]
a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available
presentiment
[noun]
a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place
reprisal
[noun]
the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one
to hoodwink
[verb]
to deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them
to hound
[verb]
to constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something
to unnerve
[verb]
to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence
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