Jeopardize means to endanger, imperil, or put at risk. It warns that receiving a poor grade in a subject can jeopardize chances of getting into a prestigious university.
Poner en peligro significa poner en peligro, arriesgar o amenazar. Se advierte que obtener una mala calificación en una materia puede poner en peligro las posibilidades de ingresar a una universidad prestigiosa.
| Word | jeopardize |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | endanger; imperil; put at risk. |
| Sentence | You can't give me a D in chemistry; you'll jeopardize my chances of getting into M.I.T. |
| Related Words | jeopardy, N. |
Tags: psat
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