Vocabulary

to act afraid (of); to appear to feel uneasy (about); to shrink (from)

to wound; to murder

suggestive, erotic, or indecent ukiyo-e woodblock print

by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment

crisis management

pinch hitter

crisis relief

fear; misgivings

life-and-death matter; an emergency or crisis where survival is threatened

crisis

crisis; grave danger; serious depression

risk factor

critical angle

dangerous thoughts

regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat

danger signal; red light

dangerous person; security risk

danger zone

hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles

sitting up straight

dangerous position; peril

peril; danger; hazard; distress

high, steep peak

danger; jeopardy; distress

to be satisfied; to be pleased; to be proud; to be full of oneself; to gloat

77th birthday

to be in high spirits

joy

to rejoice and sing

comic opera

comedy film; comic film

almsgiving

cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look

being all smiles with joy

organic

jack of all trades, master of none

fundamental tone; fundamental note

cornerstone; foundation stone

basic research

foundation works