Question

In the following sentence, choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word:

PRECARIOUS

A.

pessimistic

B.

tragic

C.

risky

D.

scarce

Correct option is C


The correct answer is (c) risky. Precarious describes something that is uncertain, unstable, or fraught with danger, making it synonymous with risky. A precarious situation has a high chance of danger, failure, or collapse.
Information Booster
· Precarious denotes a lack of stability or security.
· Commonly used to describe situations, jobs, health conditions, or relationships.
· Suggests vulnerability to external forces or sudden change.
· Related words include uncertain, unstable, and unsafe.
· Example in a sentence: The climber found himself in a precarious position on the narrow ledge.
Additional Information
· (a) pessimistic: Refers to a negative outlook or expectation about future outcome
· (b) tragic: Associated with great sorrow or catastrophe
· (d) scarce: Describes something that is limited in quantity

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