GRE Word List
JEOPARDIZE
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
The meaning of the word jeopardize is endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| politic | prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised |
| braid | plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair) |
| dummy | imitation of a real object used as a substitute; effigy |
| bungle | mismanage; blunder; botch; blow; spoil by clumsy behavior |
| matinee | dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon |
| downcast | disheartened; dejected; sad; directed downward |
| iconoclastic | attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images |
| repel | drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion |
| gazette | official periodical publication; newspaper |
| foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |
