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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|---|---|
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
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