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Understanding Risks: Captive Situations and Flammable Dangers

This text explores various definitions and examples of dangers, focusing on concepts such as captivity, flammability, and jeopardy. It illustrates how captives are held by terrorists to force demands, the risks of flammable materials catching fire in public spaces, and the hazards we face in precarious situations such as remote hikes or economic hardships. Understanding these terms helps us better recognize and navigate the various dangers present in our daily lives.

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Understanding Risks: Captive Situations and Flammable Dangers

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  1. Vocabulary Group 15

  2. captivekaptiv N danger Someone captured and held prisoner The terrorists held four captives hostage to try to force the government to meet their demands.

  3. flammableflamuhbuhl A danger Easily catching on fire At a concert, the highly flammable soundproofing foam caught on fire, injuring hundreds of fans.

  4. jeopardyje puhr dee0 N danger Danger I knew I was in jeopardy of losing my job when I arrived late after the boss had already issued a warning.

  5. perilper uhl N danger Danger When hiking on the snow-covered mountain, we faced the perils of landslides and snowstorms.

  6. plummetpluhmuht V danger To fall suddenly When the plane’s left wing was damaged, the plane plummeted to the ground, leaving passengers and crew no time to respond.

  7. predicamentpri di kuhmuhnt N danger A difficult or dangerous situation When my car ran out of gas on the country road late at night, I knew I was in a predicament.

  8. woewo N danger Deep suffering or difficulty When I got laid off from my job and used all my savings, I suffered economic woes for several months before I found a new job.

  9. conspicuouskuhnspikyuhwuhs A danger Obvious or in plain sight Carl’s neon-yellow shirt made him very conspicuous and easy to spot in the crowd.

  10. detectdi tekt V visible To discover or find out If you detect the odor of gas in your house, you should leave the house immediately and call the fire department.

  11. exhibitigzibuht V visible To show or display publicly At the museum, a special collection of paintings from private collections were being exhibit during the month of May.

  12. glaregler N visible 1) A bright, harsh light or 2) an angry stare After rehearsing for hours, the glare of the stage lights gave me a headache.

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