GRE Word List

IMPERIL

to bring into peril : endanger

The meaning of the word imperil is to bring into peril : endanger.

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WordMeaning
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
portlydignified
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
natalnative
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
ravenousrapacious