Risk-Taking Vocabulary

adjective showing recklessness or a lack of caution

• His foolhardy decision to climb the mountain without proper gear resulted in a dangerous situation.
• It was pretty foolhardy of him to try and fix the car without any experience.
• She's always pulling foolhardy stunts just to impress her friends.
• Taking on such a risky investment without any knowledge of the market was a foolhardy move.

noun A place where people go to gamble on various games of chance

• The gambling house was filled with people trying their luck at the various games.
• I heard there's a new gambling house that just opened downtown.
• Let's hit up the gambling house and see if we can win big.
• His mind was like a gambling house, constantly taking risks and hoping for a big payoff.

adjective showing courage, determination, and spirit; bold, brave, or fearless

• The CEO made a gutsy decision to invest in a new technology.
• I can't believe she had the gutsy to ask her boss for a raise.
• He's so gutsy, he'll try anything once.
• Taking the gutsy leap into entrepreneurship paid off in the end.

noun a projecting branch of a tree

preposition indicating location or position on a tree

• The CEO felt like she was out on a limb when making the decision to invest in the new technology.
• I really went out on a limb when I decided to quit my job without having another one lined up.
• I was totally out on a limb when I asked my crush to prom.
• The team was out on a limb without their star player, struggling to keep up with the competition.

adjective describing something that is full of danger or risk

• The hikers faced a perilous journey through the treacherous mountain pass.
• That shortcut through the woods is pretty perilous, be careful!
• Dude, that cliff jump is way too perilous, don't do it!
• Navigating the world of politics can be a perilous endeavor.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

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

• It is unwise to play with fire as it can lead to serious consequences.
• Hey, don't play with fire or you might get burned!
• Dude, you're really playing with fire by messing with her ex-boyfriend.
• Taking unnecessary risks in business is like playing with fire - it could end in disaster.

noun a sudden and dramatic jump or fall

verb to jump or dive quickly and energetically into something

preposition used to indicate movement into or through something

• The diver took a deep breath before plunging into the crystal clear water.
• I decided to just plunge into the project without overthinking it.
• Let's just plunge into this party and have a great time!
• After years of hesitation, she finally decided to plunge into a new career path.

adjective showing a lack of caution or concern for the consequences of one's actions; rash

• The reckless driver caused a serious accident on the highway.
• She's always been a bit reckless with her money, spending it on impulse buys.
• He's a reckless daredevil, always pushing the limits with his stunts.
• Her reckless behavior in relationships always leads to heartbreak.

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 word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

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

• I encourage you to take a crack at solving this complex mathematical problem.
• Hey, why don't you take a crack at fixing the leaky faucet in the kitchen?
• I think you should take a crack at learning how to skateboard.
• Sometimes you just have to take a crack at new challenges to see what you're capable of.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• In order to achieve success, one must be willing to take chances and step out of their comfort zone.
• Hey, sometimes you just gotta take chances and see what happens!
• Dude, you gotta be willing to take some risks and just go for it.
• Life is like a game of cards, you have to be willing to take chances and play your hand.

verb Durst is the past tense of the verb 'dare,' which means to have the courage or audacity to do something.

• The explorer durst not venture into the dark cave without proper equipment.
• I don't think she durst try that new restaurant after hearing all the bad reviews.
• I can't believe he durst pull that stunt at the party last night!
• Despite her fears, she durst to dream of a better future for herself.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

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

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• It is important to put yourself on the line when taking on new challenges in the workplace.
• If you really want to succeed, you have to put yourself on the line and give it your all.
• Dude, you gotta put yourself on the line if you want to make it big in this industry.
• In order to truly grow and learn, sometimes you have to put yourself on the line and step out of your comfort zone.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun, and in some languages extending to volume or numerical scope

• When you decide to climb a mountain without proper equipment, you are essentially taking your life into your hands.
• If you try to fix your car without any experience, you're really taking your life into your hands.
• Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is like taking your life into your hands.
• Starting a business with no prior knowledge is a way to take your life into your hands.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

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

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• She gracefully glided on the skite across the frozen lake.
• He was showing off his skills on a skite at the ski resort.
• Let's hit the slopes and try out the new skite I just bought.
• Her ideas were like a skite, effortlessly soaring through the minds of her audience.

adverb modifying or describing a verb, adjective, or another adverb in a sentence

• She decided to approach the project adventurously, exploring new ideas and pushing boundaries.
• He drove adventurously through the winding mountain roads, taking risks along the way.
• We adventurously snuck into the abandoned building to explore and take photos.
• Her mind raced adventurously, imagining all the possibilities that lay ahead.