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Peril

Serious and immediate danger

Apathy

Lack fo interest enthusiasm or cocern

Compensation

The payment or remuneration someone receives for their work or services.

Assent

Agreement

Frivolous

Not having any purpose or value

Dubiously

With hesitation or doubt

Maligned

Said to be evil or harmful; criticized in a harsh or unfair way.

Presumptuous

Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted

Grimace

An expression of pain, discomfort, or disapproval.

Marveling

The act of expressing wonder or admiration.