Daily Word: PERIL

per-il [per-uhl]


~noun


Definition: 1) Exposure to injury, loss or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger. 2) Something that causes or may cause injury, loss or destruction.


~verb (used with object)


Definition: 1) To expose to danger; imperil; risk.


Sentence: According to scientists, our planet is in peril, due to things such as air pollution, toxic waste and littering.