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| brain |
(plural) the most intelligent person of a group, or the main planner of something, especially something risky. [1/3 definitions] |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. [1/2 definitions] |
| extreme |
When something is extreme, it is dangerous or risky. It is not gentle or mild. [1/6 definitions] |
| gamble |
a risky action; something of uncertain result. [1/4 definitions] |
| insane |
If we say that something is "insane," we mean that it is crazy. It doesn't make any sense at all. Something "insane" is often risky or dangerous. [2/3 definitions] |
| risky |
When something is risky, there is a chance that something bad or dangerous could happen if you do it. |
| stunt2 |
(informal) A stunt is an act of mischief, especially one that is risky. [1/3 definitions] |
| wild |
If something like an idea or proposal is wild, it seems crazy to people. It seems like it can't be done or it could be risky. It seems like it could only exist or happen in someone's imagination and not in reality. [1/9 definitions] |
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