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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nib | bill |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| circlet | a little circle |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| raspy | harsh |