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C1 Vocab risks

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acutely in a way that is too extreme or intense
eventful filled with important, exciting, or dangerous events
daredevil reckless and willing to do dangerous things
guarded not displaying feelings or giving very much information
liable possible to do a particular action
notorious widely known for something negative or unfavorable
reckless not caring about the possible results of one's actions that could be dangerous
rash tending to do things without carefully thinking about the possible outcomes
wary feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems
safe and sound not damaged or injured in any way
to avert to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
to beware to warn someone to be cautious of a dangerous person or thing
to caution to warn someone of something that could be difficult or dangerous
to compromise to put someone or something in danger, particularly by being careless
to dare to challenge someone to do something difficult, embarrassing, or risky
to flee to escape danger or from a place
to lock away to place something in a container or place that can be securely fastened with a lock
alert a situation where people are ready to confront a threat
distress a situation where an airplane, ship, etc. requires help because it is in serious danger
hazard something that poses a risk or danger
gamble an act that someone does while knowing that there is a risk but also possible success
peril the state of being threatened by or exposed to a significant negative occurrence
menace someone or something that causes or is likely to cause danger or damage
precaution an act done to prevent something unpleasant or bad from happening
refuge a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety
death toll the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.
rescue the action or process of saving someone or something
safeguard an act, law, rule, etc. that protects someone or something against danger or harm
cowardice the quality of not having courage
boldness the quality of willing to take risks and not being afraid
madness very stupid behavior that could develop into a dangerous situation
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