GRE Word List

IMPERIL

to bring into peril : endanger

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

Random words

WordMeaning
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
purveyorone that purveys
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
hurlrush