Vary is a verb meaning "to change"; very is an adverb meaning "to a high degree."
When you vary the speed like that, you take a very great risk.
(From Write for Business, 2nd edition, page 301, and Proofreader's Guide PDF, page 51)
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Using the Right Word: vary, very
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