Risks: English Vocabulary List

with a sharp or steep angle

"The roof is acutely angled."

"The roof of the ancient church was constructed with acutely angled slopes to shed heavy snow."

filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events

"An eventful journey."

"The day was eventful because we went to the museum had lunch with friends and saw a movie in the evening."

not displaying feelings or giving very much information

"Her reaction was guarded."

"The politician gave a guarded response to the reporter's question and she avoided giving any specific details about the controversial topic."

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

"A notorious criminal."

"The notorious pirate captain was feared throughout the seven seas for his cruelty and cunning."

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

"His driving is reckless."

"The reckless driver weaved through traffic at high speed, showing no regard for the safety of others."

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

"Be wary of strangers."

"The wary cat approached the new person slowly and stopped every few steps to sniff the air before getting closer."

not damaged or injured in any way

"The lost child is safe and sound."

"After a long journey the children arrived home safe and sound and their parents were relieved."

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

"Beware of the dog."

"Drivers should beware of pedestrians crossing the street near the school during the morning and afternoon rush hours."

to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous

"I caution you now."

"The doctor cautioned the patient to avoid strenuous activity for at least two weeks after the surgery."

to escape danger or from a place

"People flee from war zones."

"Many families were forced to flee their homes when the violent conflict suddenly escalated in the region."

something that poses a risk or danger

"The ice is a hazard."

"The broken step was a serious hazard especially for elderly visitors with poor eyesight."

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

"The bet was a gamble."

"Starting a new business is always a gamble because success is never guaranteed."

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

"The death toll from the hurricane rose to over a hundred people."

"The death toll is the officially recorded number of fatalities resulting from a specific disaster"

the action or process of saving someone or something

"The rescue was successful."

"The coast guard helicopter performed a dramatic rescue of the sailors from the sinking ship."

an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm

"The fence is a safeguard."

"The new encryption software serves as a safeguard against unauthorized data access."

the quality of not having courage

"His cowardice was clear."

"His cowardice became apparent when he abandoned his injured friend during the attack."

the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid

"His boldness was admired."

"The entrepreneur's boldness paid off when her risky investment returned ten times the original amount."

very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation

"The reckless decision seemed like pure madness"

"It was sheer madness to drive through the blizzard with no winter tires or chains."

(of a person) not attending a place one was supposed to or leaving an obligation without any notice or permission

"The student was AWOL."

"The soldier went AWOL for three days and he was court martialed and sentenced to thirty days of hard labor."

reckless and willing to do dangerous things

"A daredevil stunt."

"The daredevil motorcyclist jumped over ten cars in a row and the crowd cheered as he landed safely on the other side."

possible to do a particular action

"He is liable for damage."

"Anyone caught littering in the national park is liable for a substantial fine and community service."

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

"Don't be rash."

"His rash decision to invest all his savings in a risky startup led to significant financial losses."

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

"The driver averted a serious accident."

"The quick thinking driver managed to avert a serious accident by swerving to avoid the oncoming truck."

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

"Don't compromise the safety."

"Leaving the gate unlocked could compromise the security of the entire neighborhood and put residents at risk."

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

"I dare you to jump."

"I dare you to jump into the cold pool because I do not think you have the courage to do it."

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

"Lock away your valuables."

"It is advisable to lock away all important documents and expensive jewelry when you are away on vacation."

a situation where people are ready to confront a threat

"The alert was sounded."

"Following the unexpected seismic activity, a state of high alert was declared throughout the affected region."

a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger

"The ship is in distress."

"The coast guard immediately responded to the distress call from the fishing vessel caught in the hurricane."

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

"The ship faced peril."

"The mountaineers faced many perils including avalanches crevasses and extreme cold temperatures."

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

"The storm was a menace."

"The aggressive dog was considered a menace to the neighborhood children playing outside."

an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening

"Wear a helmet precaution."

"As a precaution he installed smoke detectors on every floor of his house."

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

"They found refuge in a church."

"Refuge is a state of safety and protection from danger or distress"

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

"The item is awol."

"After searching everywhere, we concluded that the crucial piece of evidence had gone awol during the chaotic investigation."