Word of the day

perilous

1. full of danger or risk

“a perilous journey south”

2. exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin

“the economy is in a perilous state”

adjective

/ˈpɛrələs/

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perilous

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"We must make ourselves _____ for the perilous journey ahead of us."

Select three words related to perilous

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  • perennial
  • unsafe
  • risky
  • dangerous
  • superficial
  • versatile

Choose the phrase that uses perilous correctly

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Find a word related to perilous

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