B2
endanger vs risk vs risky
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| endangerverb/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒər/ | Meaning to put someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed or destroyed | Goes with endanger lives | Example Driving too fast can endanger the lives of other people on the road. |
| riskverb/rɪsk/ | Meaning to do something although something bad might happen as a result; to put something in danger | Goes with risk one's life | Example He risked his life to save a child from the burning house. |
| riskyadjective/ˈrɪs.ki/ | Meaning likely to end badly or cause harm or loss | Goes with risky business | Example Leaving a safe job to start a business was a risky decision, but it worked. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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