tremor -
A slight shaking movement, such as one caused by an earthquake or instability; also a subtle or faint sign of emotion, such as fear or excitement in the voice or body.
Because he was nervous, his voice had a significant tremor during the presentation.
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volatile -
An unstable situation that is likely to get worse quickly
Victor realized that he had created a volatile chemical that could easily explode if he wasn't very careful
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scorching -
Very hot.
When their car broke down in the desert, they didn't know if they would be able to survive in the scorching heat.
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malignant -
Dangerous and harmful, tending to produce death or deterioration – often describing something destructive or uncontrollably harmful.
The doctors were concerned the tumor might be malignant and might spread quickly, so they removed it.
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peril -
Serious and immediate danger
Roger was aware of the peril of shark-infested waters, but he truly realized it when it was too late.
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boobytrap -
A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.
The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.
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perish -
To cease to exist or come to an end; disappear or be destroyed.
Many brave soldiers perished in the battle.
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crash -
To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.
When he fell asleep at the wheel, his car crashed into tree.
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splinter -
To fragment or shatter, losing unity or cohesion.
The mirror fell and splintered into hundreds of tiny shards.
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disastrous -
Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering
The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.
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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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tinderbox -
A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.
During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.
