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malady - A disease or ailment

Smallpox was a very dangerous malady that has mostly been cured with vaccinations.

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conflagration - a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.

As the forest fire raged, people were afraid that the conflagration would reach and destroy the houses nearby.

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jeopardize - To endanger or threaten the success or safety of something.

Drinking and driving can jeopardize not only your own life but also the lives of others.

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inferno - A large fire that is dangerously out of control

The raging inferno that was consuming the forest would be a big challenge for the firefighters.

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loom - To appear as a dangerous event that might happen in the near future

Joe looked at the economic data, and could sense a recession looming in the near future.

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caustic - Sarcastic or severely critical, often in a hurtful or biting manner; or able to burn or corrode organic tissue, typically referring to chemicals or substances.

The caustic chemical spilled onto the floor and quickly started to eat away at the floor surface.

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onerous - Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.

The manager gave him an onerous task that took the entire week to finish, working late into each night.

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rampant - Spreading unchecked or uncontrollably, especially in a way that causes harm or disruption, and that is excessive or widespread.

The spread of the virus was rampant, with cases increasing exponentially across the country.

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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

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crack - A line on the surface of something where it has split without breaking apart.

She noticed a crack in the wall after the small earthquake.

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doom - Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate

Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.

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erupt - To explode suddenly after forces can't be held back any longer

After rumbling for a week, the volcano erupted spewing forth rivers of lava