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riskful


Meanings
  • Adjective

    Exposing or involving someone to danger, hazard, or risk.

  • Noun

    A situation involving exposure to danger, hazard, or risk.


Rhymes
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quarrel , peril , vile , smile , tale , ail
Variants
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on the rack , rack , rackful , rackfuls , racks , wrack
Etymology
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Derived from the word 'risk' and the suffix '-ful'. It originally meant 'full of risk' or 'having risk' in Old English.


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  1. The term 'riskful' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

  2. The word 'risk' comes from the Old Norse word 'riska', which means 'to dare' or 'to challenge'.


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  1. Risk: The possibility or chance that something harmful, dangerous, or unpleasant will happen. It is a measure of the probability or likelihood of an event and the severity of its potential consequences.

  2. Hazard: A situation that involves danger or risk. It can refer to a physical condition or a potential source of harm.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'riskful' is often used to describe dangerous situations or actions. In art, it can represent the idea of taking chances or facing uncertainty. In music, it can be used to describe the thrill of taking risks or the potential consequences of doing so.

How to Memorize "riskful"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person taking a risk, such as jumping off a cliff or starting a business. Visualize the potential outcomes, both good and bad.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'riskful' with the words 'dangerous', 'hazardous', or 'perilous'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Riskful is full of risk' or 'Riskful means having risk'.


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