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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B2 Level Wordlist
adventurous
adventurous [adjective]

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

Ex: The adventurous foodie loves to sample exotic cuisines and daring flavor combinations .
to alarm
to alarm [verb]

to make someone scared or anxious

Ex: The loud crash in the middle of the night alarmed the household , causing them to rush downstairs to investigate .
alarmed
alarmed [adjective]

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

Ex: The alarmed expression on her face revealed her concern .
daring
daring [adjective]

brave enough to take risks and do dangerous things

Ex: Despite the stormy weather , the daring surfer tackled the huge waves .
at-risk
at-risk [adjective]

likely to be harmed, attacked, or experience negative outcomes

Ex: Students from at-risk communities often benefit from additional tutoring and mentoring programs .
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: The project manager assessed the potential risks associated with launching the new product in international markets .
critical
critical [adjective]

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

Ex: The political unrest had escalated to a critical level , threatening national security .
deadly
deadly [adjective]

able to cause death

Ex: Tim narrowly avoided a deadly collision with an oncoming truck by swerving at the last moment .
desperate
desperate [adjective]

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

Ex: The hostages feared for their lives as the desperate assailant threatened them with a weapon .
offensive
offensive [adjective]

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

Ex: Displaying offensive symbols or imagery can be deeply hurtful to certain groups of people .
harmless
harmless [adjective]

causing no danger or damage

Ex: Despite its loud appearance , the fireworks display was harmless and enjoyed by all .
high-risk
high-risk [adjective]

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

Ex:
low-risk
low-risk [adjective]

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

Ex:
secure
secure [adjective]

protected and free from any danger or risk

Ex:
harmful
harmful [adjective]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

Ex: Excessive exposure to the sun 's UV rays can be harmful to your skin .
insecure
insecure [adjective]

not protected and vulnerable to danger or risk

Ex:
sound
sound [adjective]

financially stable, reliable, and free from significant risks

Ex:
nasty
nasty [adjective]

extremely serious, dangerous, or difficult to deal with

Ex: The driver narrowly avoided a nasty accident on the icy road .
risky
risky [adjective]

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

Ex: Driving without a seatbelt is risky behavior that can lead to serious injury in an accident .
to encounter
to encounter [verb]

to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process

Ex: Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project .
to endanger
to endanger [verb]

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ex: Disposing of hazardous materials improperly may endanger the environment .
to harm
to harm [verb]

to physically hurt someone or damage something

Ex: Harsh chemicals in cleaning products can harm the environment if not disposed of properly .
to pose
to pose [verb]

to introduce danger, a threat, problem, etc.

Ex: The cybersecurity breach posed a serious threat to the confidentiality of sensitive information .
to threaten
to threaten [verb]

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

Ex: The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they did n't pay the rent on time .
happening
happening [noun]

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

Ex:
to rescue
to rescue [verb]

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

Ex: She rescues injured animals and provides them with care .
rescuer
rescuer [noun]

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

Ex: The fire department sent a team of rescuers to handle the emergency .
threat
threat [noun]

something that poses danger or the possibility of harm

Ex: The police quickly responded to the bomb threat called in at the downtown office building .
out of harm's way
out of harm's way [phrase]

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

Ex: The troops were ordered to retreat to a secure location to get them out of harm 's way during the battle .
to disturb
to disturb [verb]

to trouble someone and make them uneasy

Ex: She tried not to be disturbed by the comments , but they stayed in her mind
to offend
to offend [verb]

to cause someone to feel disrespected, upset, etc.

Ex: Sharing insensitive comments about someone 's background can easily offend them and create tension .
off the hook
off the hook [phrase]

no longer facing a difficulty, danger, or punishment

Ex: His apology and sincere regret got him off the hook with his angry boss .
to scream
to scream [verb]

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

Ex: She felt a sudden pain and could n't help but scream , drawing attention to her injured foot .
neutral
neutral [adjective]

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

Ex: The judge must remain neutral in any courtroom situation .
to alert
to alert [verb]

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

Ex: The emergency broadcast system is currently alerting citizens of the evacuation procedures .
disrespectful
disrespectful [adjective]

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

Ex: The student 's disrespectful attitude towards the teacher resulted in detention .
on a razor's edge
on a razor's edge [phrase]

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

Ex: After the team 's star player was injured , their chances of winning the championship were on a razor 's edge .
fearsome
fearsome [adjective]

intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature

Ex: The dragon 's fearsome presence loomed over the village , striking fear into the hearts of the villagers .
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Health and Sickness Foods Driving Drinks
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Threats and Danger Communication People and Society Determination and Struggles
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