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precarious
What does precarious mean?
precarious (adjective): dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use precarious in a sentence?
- A precarious truce. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does precarious come from?
From Latin precārius (“begged for, obtained by entreaty”), from prex, precis (“prayer”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “precarious” mean?
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous
Right! That's what “precarious” means.
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
Not quite: that's what convenient means.
markedly new or introducing radical change
Not quite: that's what revolutionary means.
causing a sharp and acrid taste experience
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