Safety & Risk
Danger, protection, accidents, emergencies, and uncertainty.
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haven
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/ˈheɪvən/
A safe place where someone can find protection.
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security
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/səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/
the state of being safe and protected from danger
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risk
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/ɹɪsk/
The chance that something bad might happen.
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damage
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/ˈdæmɪd͡ʒ/
Physical harm that makes something less useful or valuable.
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safety
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/ˈseɪfti/
The state of being safe and not in danger.
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warning
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/ˈwoɹnɪŋ/
Something said or written that tells you about a possible danger or problem.
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threat
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/θɹet/
A statement that you will hurt or punish someone, especially if they do not do what you want.
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protection
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/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/
The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.
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rescue
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/ˈɹɛs.kju/
To save someone or something from danger or harm.
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secure
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/sɪˈkjʊə(ɹ)/
safe and protected from danger or harm
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crisis
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/ˈkɹɑesɪs/
A time of serious danger, difficulty, or trouble.
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shelter
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/ˈʃɛltəɹ/
A place that gives protection from bad weather or danger.
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ward
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/wɔɹd/
A section of a hospital for patients who need similar care.
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threatening
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/ˈθɹɛtə.nɪŋ/
Likely to cause harm or danger; frightening.
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safely
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/ˈseɪfli/
Without being harmed or causing harm.
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survival
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/sɚˈvaɪ.vəl/
The fact of staying alive, especially through danger or hardship.
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critical
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/ˈkɹɪt.ɪ.kəl/
Extremely important; essential for something to succeed.
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radiation
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/ˌɹæɪ.diˈæɪ.ʃən/
Energy that travels as rays, waves, or particles, such as heat or light.
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expose
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/ɪkˈspoʊz/
To uncover something so that it can be seen.
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compromise
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/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wants
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survivor
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/sɚˈvaɪvɚ/
A person who stays alive through a dangerous event such as an accident or disaster.
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protective
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/pɹəˈtɛk.tɪv/
Designed or intended to keep someone or something safe.
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preserve
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/pɹəˈzɝv/
To keep something safe and protect it from harm, loss, or damage.
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bodyguard
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/ˈbɑːdiɡɑːrd/
a person or group responsible for protecting someone, especially an important public figure
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caution
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/ˈkɔʃ(ə)n/
Great care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
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poisonous
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/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
Containing poison; dangerous to eat, touch, or breathe.
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cautious
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/ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful to avoid danger, risk, or mistakes.
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hazard
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/ˈhæzɚd/
Something that is dangerous or could cause harm.
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destructive
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/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/
Causing a lot of damage or harm.
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goggles
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/ˈɡɑːɡəlz/
close-fitting protective eyewear worn for swimming, sports, laboratory work, or hazardous tasks
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disastrous
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/dɪˈzæs.tɹəs/
Causing great harm, damage, or a very bad result.
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violently
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/ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/
In a way that uses physical force to hurt or damage.
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lifeguard
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/ˈlaɪfˌɡɑɹd/
A person whose job is to watch swimmers at a beach or pool and rescue them if they are in danger.
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endanger
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/ɛnˈdeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
To put someone or something in danger or at risk of harm
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extinguisher
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/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɚ/
a portable device containing a substance used to put out a small fire
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safeguard
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/ˈseɪfɡɑː(ɹ)d/
Something done to protect against harm, danger, or loss.
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environmentalist
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/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/
A person who works to protect the natural environment from harm and pollution.
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