Bad / Dangerous

noun

1 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

audio

inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

verb

2 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

blast - To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.

adjective

3 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

disastrous - Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering

The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.

adjective

4 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

caustic - Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.

The caustic chemical spilled onto the floor and quickly started to eat away at the floor surface.

noun

See verb

5 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

noun

6 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

tailspin - A rapid loss of control, a state of confusion, panic, or chaos, a sudden and dramatic decline or failure.

Because of engine trouble, the plane suddenly went into a tailspin, and the pilot struggled to regain control.

noun

7 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

ruffian - A bully, someone who is violent toward others

Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.

adjective

8 of 75

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

9 of 75

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.

noun

10 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

audio

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.

noun

11 of 75

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.

verb

12 of 75

Bad / Dangerous

Url audio

jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.