Spell Bee Word: jeopardise

Basic Details

Word: Jeopardise

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To put something or someone in danger or at risk.

Synonyms: Hazard, endanger, imperil

Antonyms: Protect, safeguard, preserve

Idioms and Phrases

1. Jeopardise one's position: To risk losing a job or status. Example: "If you don’t follow the rules, you might jeopardise your position at the company."
2. Jeopardise a friendship: To put a friendship at risk. Example: "He was careful not to jeopardise their friendship by speaking out against her."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Leaving the door open at night could jeopardise the safety of the house.

Example 2: If you don't study for the exam, you may jeopardise your chance of passing.

Example 3: The company's decision to ignore safety standards could jeopardise the health of its workers.

Fun Fact

The word "jeopardise" comes from the Old French word "jeu parti", which means "a game that is evenly matched". This evolved into the modern sense of putting something at risk or in danger.

Famous Quote

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." – Ralph Waldo Emerson (This quote emphasizes the idea of protecting one's true self and not jeopardising it for others.)

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "jeopardise" mean?

a) To make something safer
b) To put something in danger
c) To protect something
d) To help something grow

Answer: b) To put something in danger

2. Which of these is a synonym of "jeopardise"?

a) Protect
b) Endanger
c) Preserve
d) Safeguard

Answer: b) Endanger

3. Which of the following is an antonym of "jeopardise"?

a) Impose
b) Endanger
c) Safeguard
d) Hazard

Answer: c) Safeguard

4. Which sentence uses "jeopardise" correctly?

a) The teacher's kind words may jeopardise the students' learning.
b) She refused to jeopardise her health by eating junk food.
c) He worked hard to jeopardise the project.
d) They decided to jeopardise the party for everyone.

Answer: b) She refused to jeopardise her health by eating junk food.

5. Which idiom means to risk losing something?

a) Play it safe
b) Jeopardise a friendship
c) Keep your head above water
d) Jump the gun

Answer: b) Jeopardise a friendship