VocabularyGroup 15

captivekap tiv

N danger

Someone captured and held prisoner

The terrorists held four captives hostage to try to force the government to meet their demands.

flammablefla muh buhl

A danger

Easily catching on fire

At a concert, the highly flammable soundproofing foam caught on fire, injuring hundreds of fans.

jeopardyje puhr dee0

Ndanger

Danger

I knew I was in jeopardy of losing my job when I arrived late after the boss had already issued a warning.

perilper uhl

Ndanger

Danger

When hiking on the snow-covered mountain, we faced the perils of landslides and snowstorms.

plummetpluh muht

V danger

To fall suddenly

When the plane’s left wing was damaged, the plane plummeted to the ground, leaving passengers and crew no time to respond.

predicamentpri di kuh muhnt

N danger

A difficult or dangerous situation

When my car ran out of gas on the country road late at night, I knew I was in a predicament.

woewo

N danger

Deep suffering or difficulty

When I got laid off from my job and used all my savings, I suffered economic woes for several months before I found a new job.

conspicuouskuhn spi kyuh wuhs

A danger

Obvious or in plain sight

Carl’s neon-yellow shirt made him very conspicuous and easy to spot in the crowd.

detectdi tekt

V visible

To discover or find out

If you detect the odor of gas in your house, you should leave the house immediately and call the fire department.

exhibitig zi buht

V visible

To show or display publicly

At the museum, a special collection of paintings from private collections were being exhibit during the month of May.

glaregler

N visible

1) A bright, harsh light or 2) an angry stare

After rehearsing for hours, the glare of the stage lights gave me a headache.