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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urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
preamblean introductory statement
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
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temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
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