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Thursday, October 02
peril n.

Definition: 1. exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy. 2. something that causes or may cause injury, loss, or destruction.

Example: In order to avoid the peril of an avalanche, skiers must only ski on marked trails.

Synonyms: adventure, danger


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