peril
/ˈpɛrəl/
per · il
ˈpɛr · əl
English Definition
n. serious and immediate danger
Significado en Español
peligro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguy hiểm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
(near) and (death) = danger can make a person die
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “peril”?
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A
safety
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B
danger
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C
comfort
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D
calmness
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B — danger.
“peril” means n. serious and immediate danger
Common questions about “peril”
What does “peril” mean?
peril — n. serious and immediate danger. In Chinese: 危险，危机.
How do you pronounce “peril”?
peril is pronounced /ˈpɛrəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · il.
Is “peril” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. peril appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “peril”?
(near) and (death) = danger can make a person die
