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104 Chapter 4 Other Useful English WordsLucia loves to indulgeherself by eatingchocolate.Courtesy author Related Wordindulgence (noun) After a long day of work, dinner at a fancyrestaurant was a great indulgence.8. jeopardize (verb) jĕpər-dĭzto risk loss or dangerRepeatedly reporting to work late can jeopardize aperson’s job.A single computer virus can jeopardize an entire hard drive. Related Wordjeopardy (noun) Driving while drunk puts both your life and thelives of others in jeopardy.9. mandatory (adjective) măndə-tôre –required; commandedEnglish 101 was mandatory for college graduation.Military service is mandatory in some countries. Related Wordsmandate (noun) (mănda – t) A state mandate requires thatschools conduct “lock-down” drills that prepare them forterrorist attacks. (Here mandate means “command.”)The president interpreted the wide margin of his election victoryas a mandate to reform health care. (Here mandateCopyright © Cengage Learning. All Right Reserved.