Bad / Dangerous

noun

1 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.

noun

2 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

adjective

3 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

rampant - Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.

The spread of the virus was rampant, with cases increasing exponentially across the country.

noun

4 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

liability - Being legally responsible for something

After the car accident, the judge had to decide who had the greater liability for what happened.

noun

5 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

outbreak - A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.

The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.

verb

6 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

audio

shatter - To break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces

The force of the explosion shattered the glass windows.

adjective

7 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

malignant - Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.

The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.

noun

8 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

precipice - A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.

At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.

noun

9 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

casualty - A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Though many people were injured when the bus crashed, thankfully there were no casualties.

adjective

10 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

monstrous - Abnormally bad or shocking

The monstrous tidal wave destroyed the little island village.

noun

11 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

audio

malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

adjective

12 of 71

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

risky - Denoting something that exposes someone to risk, often requiring careful consideration or caution before proceeding.

Investing in stocks can be risky, especially if the market is volatile and unpredictable.