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Perilous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Full of danger or risk; hazardous.

Sense 1: Likely to cause harm or injury.

Example Sentence 1: Climbing the steep and perilous mountain was a thrilling but dangerous adventure.

Example Sentence 2: The perilous journey through the dense forest required utmost caution.

Sense 2: Involving great risk or uncertainty.

Example Sentence 1: The company decided to take a perilous financial gamble in hopes of securing future success.

Example Sentence 2: The decision to travel during a snowstorm was a perilous choice, given the treacherous road conditions.

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