jeopardy

/ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/

Meanings

noun

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

Examples :

"The poor condition of the vehicle put its occupants in constant jeopardy."

verb

To jeopardize; to endanger.

Examples :

"The careless handling of the equipment jeopardized the entire project. "

condition situation action possibility toeic

Related Words

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

careless adjective

/ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/

Not concerned or worried (about).

"My sister was careless about her deadlines, often turning in assignments late. "

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

constant noun

/ˈkɒnstənt/ /ˈkɑnstənt/

That which is permanent or invariable.

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

jeopardize verb

/ˈdʒɛpərdaɪz/ /ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪz/

To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

"After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized."

jeopardized verb

/ˈdʒɛpərˌdaɪzd/ /ˈdʒɛpərdaɪzd/

To put in jeopardy, to threaten.

"After having an affair with a junior, her chances of promotion were seriously jeopardized."

endanger verb

/ənˈdeɪndʒə/ /ənˈdeɪndʒɚ/

To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.

"Driving too fast can endanger other drivers and pedestrians. "

handling noun

/ˈhændlɪŋ/

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.

"The careful handling of fragile ornaments is important to avoid breaking them. "

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

vehicle noun

/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

"My father's truck is a reliable vehicle for transporting the family to the park. "

occupants noun

/ˈɒkjʊpənts/ /ˈɑkjəpənts/

A person who occupies an office or a position.

"I cannot say the same of the current occupant of the position"

failure noun

/ˈfeɪl.jɚ/ /ˈfeɪl.jə/

State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

"The student's repeated failure to complete her homework resulted in a failing grade. "