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gathering(near, likely, possible, probable, immediate)
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hair-raising
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harsh
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hazarding
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in the wind(expression, idiom, likely, possible, immediate)
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inimical(adjective, injurious, damaging, destructive, negative emotions)
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instant(near, coming, forthcoming, intended, designed)
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intimidation
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lethal(adjective, risky, dangerous, unsafe)
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malevolent(adjective, strong, severe, nasty, intense)
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malignant(adjective, bad, evil, heavy, dangerous)
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mean(adjective, evil, unpleasant, behavior, horrible)
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nocuous(adjective, injurious, damaging, destructive, negative emotions)
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noxious(adjective, dangerous, injurious, damaging, destructive)
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odious(adjective, person, tough, offensive, dark)
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perilling
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pernicious(adjective, threatening, injurious, damaging, destructive)
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petrifying
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poisonous(adjective, threatening, dangerous, injurious, damaging)
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sinful(injurious, damaging, destructive)
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