Grade 8

precarious

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(pre-car-i-ous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. so unstable or insecure as to be dangerous; risky; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions; based on unproved or questionable premises

Example Sentence

He looks in a precarious position balancing on that log.

Synonyms

awkward; dangerous; dicey; perilous; risky

Antonyms

safe; certain

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Rhymes

  • marius
  • various

  • aquarius
  • gregarious
  • hilarious
  • nefarious
  • precarious
  • vicarious

  • stradivarius
  • tavoulareas