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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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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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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