jeopardize
/ˈdʒepərdaɪz/
jeop · ard · ize
ˈdʒep · ər · daɪz
English Definition
v. put at risk
Significado en Español
poner en peligro, arriesgar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây nguy hiểm, đe dọa
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Example Sentence
Careless driving jeopardizes lives.
粗心驾驶危及生命。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
jeopardy(danger)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “jeopardize”.
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A
endanger
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B
protect
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C
ignore
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D
celebrate
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A — endanger.
“jeopardize” means v. put at risk
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Skipping the safety checks could seriously ______ the lives of the workers.
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A
protect
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B
safeguard
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C
jeopardize
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D
secure
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C — jeopardize.
“jeopardize” means v. put at risk
Common questions about “jeopardize”
What does “jeopardize” mean?
jeopardize — v. put at risk. In Chinese: 危及，危害.
How do you pronounce “jeopardize”?
jeopardize is pronounced /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: jeop · ard · ize.
How do you use “jeopardize” in a sentence?
Careless driving jeopardizes lives. (粗心驾驶危及生命。)
What are synonyms for “jeopardize”?
endanger, risk — all close in meaning to jeopardize (v. put at risk).
Is “jeopardize” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. jeopardize appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “jeopardize”?
jeopardy(danger)
