The monkeys paw

Peril

Serious and immediate

Apathy

Lack of interest enthusiasm or concern

Compensation

Something typically money awarded to someone for loss, injury, or suffering

Assent

Agreement

Frivolous

Not having any purpose or value

Dubiously

With infestation or doubt

Maligned

Spoke out in a spiteful or critical manner

Presumptuous

Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate

Grimace

Facial expression typically expressing pain, disgust, or amaschnt

Marveling

Looking at something with wonder or astonishment