Financial Risk Vocabulary

verb A word used to express an action, state, or occurrence.

adjective A word that describes or gives more information about a noun.

adverb A word that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

• Please be careful when handling the delicate glassware.
• Hey, be careful with that expensive vase!
• Yo, be careful not to spill that drink everywhere.
• Be careful with your words, they can hurt more than you realize.

verb to arrange for compensation in the event of damage or loss by taking out an insurance policy

• It is important to insure your property against any potential damage.
• Make sure to insure your new car before hitting the road.
• I gotta insure my phone in case I drop it again.
• She tried to insure her happiness by surrounding herself with positive people.

adverb Recklessly is an adverb that describes an action done without thinking about the consequences or dangers involved.

• The driver was charged with reckless driving after he was caught speeding recklessly through the residential area.
• He was recklessly spending all his money on unnecessary things.
• She was driving recklessly like a maniac on the highway.
• He recklessly jumped into the project without considering the consequences.

noun a situation involving exposure to danger

verb to expose someone or something to danger, harm, or loss

• Before making any investment decisions, it is important to carefully assess the level of risk involved.
• I wouldn't take that job offer if I were you, it seems like too much of a risk.
• Dude, don't be a risk-taker and drive without a seatbelt.
• She knew that pursuing her dream of becoming an artist was a risk, but she was willing to take it anyway.

adjective not supported or backed by evidence or authority

• The software update is unsupported on older devices.
• I can't help you with that issue, it's unsupported.
• Sorry, that feature is totally unsupported.
• His decision to quit his job was unsupported by his family.

verb to inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation

• The weather forecast warned of heavy rain and strong winds.
• I warned you not to eat that spicy food before bed.
• I warned him that hanging out with those guys would get him in trouble.
• Her constant headaches were a warning sign of something more serious.

adjective feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

• The investors were wary of putting their money into the new startup.
• I'm always wary of trying new restaurants without reading reviews first.
• She's wary of that guy, he seems sketchy.
• After being betrayed before, she was wary of letting anyone else into her heart.