perilous
/ˈpɛrɪləs/
per · i · lous
ˈpɛr · ɪ · ləs
English Definition
adj. full of danger or risk
Significado en Español
peligroso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguy hiểm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
peril(danger)+ous(adjective suffix, indicating many) → dangerous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the sentence “The situation became perilous as the storm approached,” what is the best synonym for “perilous”?
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A
safe
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B
calm
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C
harmless
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D
dangerous
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D — dangerous.
“perilous” means adj. full of danger or risk
Common questions about “perilous”
What does “perilous” mean?
perilous — adj. full of danger or risk. In Chinese: 危险的，风险的.
How do you pronounce “perilous”?
perilous is pronounced /ˈpɛrɪləs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · i · lous.
Is “perilous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. perilous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perilous”?
peril(danger)+ous(adjective suffix, indicating many) → dangerous
