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blast - To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force

While building the tunnel through the mountain, the construction crew blasted its way day by day until it was finished.

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precipice - A very sleep side of a cliff or a mountain.

At the top of the mountain, they gasped when they looked over the precipice in front of them.

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slip - To lose balance and slide or fall accidentally.

She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell.

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treacherous - Hazardous or extremely dangerous conditions.

The already dangerous road on the narrow mountain pass was made even more treacherous by the high incidences of rock falls.

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doomsday - The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.

Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.

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fatal - Something that can cause death.

Since Martha was a diabetic, she knew that eating that piece of strawberry shortcake could be a fatal mistake.

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shock - To cause someone to feel surprised and upset.

He was shocked when he saw that his bank account was negative..

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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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reckless - Acting without thinking about the consequences, often in a dangerous or irresponsible manner.

The reckless behavior of the lead hikers, going much too close to the edge of the cliffs, put everyone in danger during the climb.

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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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onerous - Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.

The manager gave him an onerous task that took the entire week to finish, working late into each night.

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thorny - Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.

The negotiating teams were up all night trying to resolve some final thorny issues that had to be resolved.