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potentially Having the ability to be, but not necessarily actualized. ■ "I have a potentially great career if I can land my dream job."
beware Be extremely cautious, especially when dealing with potentially dangerous or unpleasant situations. ■ Don't beware of the cat's claws! They are very sharp and can easily cut you.
Dicey A situation or person that is risky, uncertain, or potentially dangerous. ■ "I don't think it's a good idea to go into that abandoned building. It's way too dicey."
hazard Something that presents a risk or danger, often unpredictable and potentially harmful. ■ Be careful not to trip over the hazardous pile of banana peels on the floor!
overdosed To take too much of a drug, resulting in an unpleasant or potentially dangerous state. ■ "I accidentally overdosed on caffeine and now I can't stop twitching!"
Risked To take a chance and do something that could potentially harm oneself or others. ■ When he decided to ride his bike without wearing a helmet, he really risked getting hurt.
succumbed To give in to temptation and indulge in something delicious but potentially harmful. ■ "I knew I shouldn't have succumbed to the allure of those fried chicken wings, but now my waistline is paying the price."
undivided To remain unchanged or unbroken, despite being in contact with something that could potentially divide or separate it. ■ Despite the temptation of a delicious pizza, I was able to maintain my undivided attention on the movie.
unloved To be completely and utterly ignored by all those who could potentially care for you. ■ He was so unloved, he had to resort to talking to himself just to keep company.
aneurysm An aneurysm is a swollen or ruptured blood vessel, often caused by high blood pressure. It can lead to bleeding and potentially fatal complications. ■ "I told my friend she should go to the doctor because she had an aneurysm in her head. She laughed and said she was just stressed out about work."
casino A place where people go to gamble money away and potentially win it back, all while surrounded by flashy lights, loud noises, and questionable characters. ■ John decided to blow off some steam from work by spending an evening at the casino. He ended up losing more money than he realized but had a blast doing it!
leveraged A situation or action where one is taking on more debt or risk to potentially gain a larger return. Often used to describe high-stakes investments or risky business ventures. ■ "I leveraged all my savings to invest in the latest cryptocurrency, and now I'm millionaires!"
Lifeguard A person who guards the life of others, often by watching over them in dangerous water or other potentially hazardous environments. ■ "I was shocked to learn that my friend's lifeguard job involves more than just keeping people out of the pool. In fact, she has to constantly dodge kids who are trying to sneak past her and knock over water balloons."
lunching To engage in a lunch date with someone of the opposite gender as an attempt to impress them and potentially gain their romantic interest. ■ "I've been lunching with this girl for weeks now, but I haven't been able to get past her 'funny' jokes."
Risk A potentially dangerous or damaging situation, event, or activity. It is also the willingness to take chances in order to achieve a goal. ■ "I took a huge risk by skydiving without a parachute, but it paid off when I landed on a pile of fluffy clouds."
Risks The act of taking a chance on something that could potentially result in failure or harm. ■ That idiot decided to go skydiving without any training, putting himself at risk of injury or death. But hey, live fast, die young, am I right?
ventures An exciting and potentially risky undertaking, often involving some degree of uncertainty or unpredictability. ■ "She decided to start a new venture by opening up a bakery in the heart of the city. It was such a success that she had to open up two more branches just to keep up with demand!