SAT Exam Essential Vocabulary - Harm and Danger

to put something or someone in danger

to endanger a person or thing

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

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

to cause or impose something unpleasant, harmful, or unwelcome upon someone or something

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

to make a place, substance, etc. dirty or harmful by adding dangerous material

to create problems for someone, resulting in hardship

to cause severe damage or destruction

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

to kill large groups of people

to wait in a concealed location and launch a surprise attack on a target

to cause severe destruction or damage

to degrade or tarnish something pure and perfect, especially the reputation of someone

to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

the harmful effects or potential for harm caused by a substance to living organisms or the environment

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

unable to cause harm

appearing threatening or dangerous

presenting danger or threat, particularly to people's health or safety

not useful for friendly relations or mutual cooperation

characterized by a strong intent to harm or cause trouble

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

damaging to health both physically and mentally by being poisonous or unpleasant

providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

easily affected by external factors

not affected, and immune to harm, change, disrespect, or destruction

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

causing severe damage, destruction, or emotional distress

capable of causing death

dangerous for not being stable or reliable

impossible to become fixed or right again

causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage