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jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

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inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

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addictive - The habit-forming quality of a substance or activity that causes someone to become dependent on using it or doing it.

Nicotine is a highly addictive substance found in cigarettes.

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

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decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

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meltdown - A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process

The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.

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tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.

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crash - To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.

When he fell asleep at the wheel, his car crashed into tree.

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ominous - Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.

The dark clouds overhead were an ominous sign that a storm was coming.

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plague - A persistent trouble or source of distress, often something that causes great suffering or difficulty.

The plague of locusts devastated the crops, leaving the farmers in desperate need of assistance.

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precarious - Not safe and likely to fall or fail

Jill's spending habits were without bound, and as a result her financial situation was precarious.

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liability - Being legally responsible for something

After the car accident, the judge had to decide who had the greater liability for what happened.