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
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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
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(a) pessimistic: Refers to a negative outlook or expectation about future outcome
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(b) tragic: Associated with great sorrow or catastrophe
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(d) scarce: Describes something that is limited in quantity