endanger
/ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/
en · dan · ger
ɪn · ˈdeɪn · dʒər
English Definition
v. put in danger
Significado en Español
poner en peligro, amenazar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây nguy hiểm, đe dọa
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Example Sentence
Pollution endangers wildlife.
污染威胁野生动物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
en(cause)+danger(dangerous)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “endanger”: To build a factory on the nature reserve might ___ the endangered species living there.
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A
protect
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B
risk
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C
ignore
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D
console
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B — risk.
“endanger” means v. put in danger
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A single careless campfire can ______ the entire dry forest.
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A
endanger
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B
protect
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C
safeguard
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D
shield
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A — endanger.
“endanger” means v. put in danger
Common questions about “endanger”
What does “endanger” mean?
endanger — v. put in danger. In Chinese: 危及，危害.
How do you pronounce “endanger”?
endanger is pronounced /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: en · dan · ger.
How do you use “endanger” in a sentence?
Pollution endangers wildlife. (污染威胁野生动物。)
What are synonyms for “endanger”?
threaten, risk — all close in meaning to endanger (v. put in danger).
Is “endanger” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. endanger appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “endanger”?
en(cause)+danger(dangerous)
