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percentage
Noun
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A percentage of something is the amount as a fraction of 100.
The second school has a much higher percentage of girls (62%).
risk
Noun
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A risk is something bad that could possibly happen.
There are many risks associated with the stock market.
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A risk is the chance of something bad happening.
The risk of us failing is too great.
risk
Verb
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To risk something means to take a chance with something.
She risked hypothermia by swimming the English Channel.