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B2 Level Wordlist - Threats and Danger

Here you will learn some English words about threats and danger, such as "daring", "at-risk", "deadly", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
adventurous
adventurous
[Adjective]

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

Ex: She's an adventurous traveler, always seeking out new destinations and immersive cultural experiences. 
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to alarm
to alarm
[Verb]

to make someone scared or anxious

Ex: The unfamiliar sound in the house alarmed her at night. 
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alarmed
alarmed
[Adjective]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

Ex: She felt alarmed when she heard the sound of glass breaking downstairs. 
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daring
daring
[Adjective]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

Ex: She climbed the steep mountain cliff with daring determination. 
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at-risk
at-risk
[Adjective]

likely to be harmed, attacked, or experience negative outcomes

Ex: The organization provides support services for at-risk youth to prevent homelessness. 
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risk
risk
[noun]

the chance or probability of harm, loss, or negative consequences in the future, often resulting from a particular action, decision, event, or condition

Ex: Investing in stocks carries a higher risk of financial loss compared to placing money in a savings account. 
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critical
critical
[Adjective]

(of a problem or situation) very serious and possibly harmful that demands urgent attention or action

Ex: The patient's condition was critical, and doctors worked quickly to stabilize him. 
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deadly
deadly
[Adjective]

able to cause death

Ex: The explosion had deadly consequences. 
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desperate
desperate
[Adjective]

(of people) behaving dangerously or aggressively due to the circumstances

Ex: The police issued a warning about a desperate fugitive who was considered armed and dangerous. 
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offensive
offensive
[Adjective]

causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry due to being insulting, disrespectful, or inappropriate

Ex: His offensive jokes made many people uncomfortable at the party. 
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harmless
harmless
[Adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: The puppy's playful behavior was harmless and endearing. 
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high-risk
high-risk
[Adjective]

very likely to become or behave in a highly dangerous or harmful way

Ex: Investing in high-risk stocks can yield high returns, but it also comes with the potential for significant losses. 
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low-risk
low-risk
[Adjective]

having a very minimal likelihood of experiencing or causing danger, injury, harm, or death

Ex: Investing in government bonds is considered low-risk compared to investing in stocks. 
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secure
secure
[Adjective]

protected and free from any danger or risk

Ex: The bank vault is highly secure, with multiple layers of security measures in place. 
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harmful
harmful
[Adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Smoking is harmful to your health. 
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insecure
insecure
[Adjective]

not protected and vulnerable to danger or risk

Ex: The old house had insecure windows that could be easily opened from outside. 
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sound
sound
[Adjective]

financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks

Ex: Despite economic downturns, their investments remained sound and continued to grow steadily. 
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nasty
nasty
[Adjective]

extremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with

Ex: The hiker encountered a nasty storm while trekking in the mountains. 
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risky
risky
[Adjective]

involving the possibility of loss, danger, harm, or failure

Ex: Investing in cryptocurrency is considered risky due to its volatility. 
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to encounter

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

Ex: The team encountered unexpected challenges while implementing the new software. 
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to endanger

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ex: Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site. 
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to harm
to harm
[Verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: The malicious rumors were intended to harm the reputation of the individual. 
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to pose
to pose
[Verb]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ex: The sudden economic downturn posed a significant threat to the stability of many businesses. 
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to threaten

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

Ex: The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money. 
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happening
happening
[noun]

an event or something, often significant, that is currently taking place or has occurred

Ex: The art gallery's grand opening was the happening of the week in the local community. 
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to rescue
to rescue
[Verb]

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

Ex: Firefighters rushed to rescue the trapped individuals from the burning building. 
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rescuer
rescuer
[noun]

someone who saves a person or animal from a critical or harmful situation

Ex: The rescuer pulled the injured hiker from the mountain. 
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threat
threat
[noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: Pollution is a major threat to marine life. 
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out of harm's way

in a place or position that is safe from danger or damage

Ex: After the wildfire broke out, the residents were evacuated to a shelter to keep them out of harm's way. 
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to disturb

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Ex: The unsettling images in the movie disturbed him for days afterward. 
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to offend
to offend
[Verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: His dismissive remarks about her achievements offended her and sparked resentment. 
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off the hook
off the hook
[phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: Thanks to the extension granted by the teacher, I'm off the hook for submitting the assignment today. 
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to scream
to scream
[Verb]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

Ex: The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror. 
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neutral
neutral
[Adjective]

not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.

Ex: It’s important to keep a neutral tone when discussing sensitive topics. 
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to alert
to alert
[Verb]

to warn someone of a possible danger, problem, or situation that requires their attention

Ex: The security system alerted the homeowners to a possible break-in with a loud alarm. 
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disrespectful
disrespectful
[Adjective]

behaving or talking in a way that is inconsiderate or offensive to a person or thing

Ex: His disrespectful behavior towards his parents embarrassed his family. 
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on a razor's edge

in a very critical situation where the outcome is uncertain and any sort of mistake can lead to serious consequences

Ex: The company's financial stability is on a razor's edge, with mounting debts and declining profits. 
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fearsome
fearsome
[Adjective]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

Ex: The fearsome roar of the lion sent shivers down their spines. 
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