Treacherous

Treacherous means something that is very dangerous and can trick you, like a slippery path that looks safe but is really hard to walk on.

Examples

• The mountain trail looked beautiful, but the guide warned us that it could be treacherous, especially if it rained and made the rocks slippery.
• When we learned about the ocean's currents in science class, I was surprised to find out that they can be treacherous for boats and swimmers if they aren't careful.
• During our history lesson, we discovered how explorers faced treacherous conditions while navigating uncharted waters, risking their lives for new discoveries.

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