pitfall

Day 30Level 1

PIT-fawl

unsuspected danger

covered hole as a trap; unsuspected danger

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

hazard, danger, peril

Antonyms:

advantage, blessing

Example Sentence:

The lawyers are going to explain the potential pitfalls in the process.

Related Words

torching

AHR-suhn

deliberate, criminal starting of fires

dress gaudily

bi-DY-zun

to dress in a tasteless or gaudy manner

unnecessarily repeat idea

bih-LEY-ber

to explain in unnecessary detail

cheat

bihlk

to cheat, especially by asking money from others

flourish

BUHR-juhn

to grow rapidly

cautious

SUHR-kuhm-spehkt

cautious, watchful