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jeopardy
noun danger, as of harm, death, or loss; peril.Smoking puts one’s health in jeopardy.The team’s perfect record was in jeopardy when its star player became injured. See the full entry
lurk
intransitive verb 1. to be hidden, esp. so as to ambush; lie in wait. 2. to act in a sneaky, furtive manner; prowl about. 3. to exist without being perceived.a terrible truth…
wince
intransitive verb to shrink suddenly back or away, as from pain or distress; flinch.The pain of the needle made him wince.The students winced when they heard their assignment. See the full entry
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