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Peril

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A A dog with parents of different breeds

B A slight superficial knowledge of a language or subject

C Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar

D Serious and immediate danger

NOUN

Peril - Serious and immediate danger

Roger was aware of the peril of shark-infested waters, but he truly realized it when it was too late.

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Tempest

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A A thing that fails to work properly or is otherwise unsatisfactory or worthless

B A violent windy storm

C An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

D A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job

NOUN

Tempest - A violent windy storm

The powerful tempest tossed the ship back and forth amongst the waves.

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Ominous

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A Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.

B Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

C A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression

D Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged

ADJECTIVE

Ominous - Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.

The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign that a storm was coming.

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Lurk

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A (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something

B Be dejected and apathetic

C Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

D To cover something completely

VERB

Lurk - (of a person or animal) be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something

Artie lurked under his sister's bed so he could jump out and scare her when she least expected it.

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Precarious

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A Not safe and likely to fall or fail

B An explanation that is presented in a very complicated and difficult way.

C Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

D Earthy, vulgar, and often sexually explicit

ADJECTIVE

Precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

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Doom

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A Killing a lot of people

B Condemn to certain destruction or death

C Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

D (of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness

VERB
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Doom - Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate

Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.

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Doom - Condemn to certain destruction or death

Devon's father told him that unless he improved his grades, he was doomed to a lifetime of poorly paid jobs.

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Fester

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A Beat (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently

B For a sore to become inflamed and form pus, usually as a result of neglect

C Throw in various random directions

D Reject with disdain or contempt

VERB

Fester - For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

After their fight, Joan and David had a long talk to patch things up, because they didn't want to let any bad feelings fester.

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Loom

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A Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

B To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

C To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

D Smell strongly and unpleasantly; stink

VERB

Loom - To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

Joe looked at the economic data, and could sense a recession looming in the near future.

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Volatile

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A (especially of a person) unfortunate

B An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly

C Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring

D Disorganized and lacking in concentration.

ADJECTIVE

Volatile - An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly

Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful

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Taint

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A To twist or pull something with a small sharp movement

B A noisy quarrel about something petty or trivial

C Contaminate or pollute (something)

D Make (a person or animal) go away by waving one's arms at them, saying “shoo,” or otherwise acting in a discouraging manner

VERB

Taint - Contaminate or pollute (something)

In many third-world countries, tainted water is the only available drinking source despite its unhealthy effects.

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Peril

Tempest

Ominous

Lurk

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Doom

Fester

Loom

Volatile

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