Upper

peril

/ˈpɛrəl/

per · il ˈpɛr · əl

English Definition

n. serious and immediate danger

中文释义

危险，危机

Significado en Español

peligro

한국어 뜻

위험

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nguy hiểm

Example Sentence

The climbers knew they were in great peril as the storm approached.

随着暴风雨的逼近，登山者们知道他们处于极大的危险之中。

Synonyms

danger risk hazard jeopardy

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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”?

A calmness
B safety
C comfort
D danger

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D — danger. “peril” means n. serious and immediate danger

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The stranded sailors were in terrible ______ as the raging storm grew worse.

A safety
B comfort
C security
D peril

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D — peril. “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.

How do you use “peril” in a sentence?

The climbers knew they were in great peril as the storm approached. (随着暴风雨的逼近，登山者们知道他们处于极大的危险之中。)

What are synonyms for “peril”?

danger, risk, hazard, jeopardy — all close in meaning to peril (n. serious and immediate danger).

Is “peril” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. peril appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “peril”?

(near) and (death) = danger can make a person die

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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