English Definition
n. the possibility of something bad happening
Significado en Español
riesgo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “risk”:
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A
safety
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B
hazard
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C
security
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D
certainty
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B — hazard.
“risk” means n. the possibility of something bad happening
Common questions about “risk”
What does “risk” mean?
risk — n. the possibility of something bad happening. In Chinese: 风险.
How do you pronounce “risk”?
risk is pronounced /rɪsk/. It breaks into 1 syllable: risk.
Is “risk” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. risk appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
