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Precarious

/priˈkɛriəs/
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(adj) Dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous.

The first-time precarious fisherman lazily fished dangerous poisonous fish, but soon stopped to shell peas.
The diplomats are in a precarious position.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The climber found herself in a ____ position on the narrow ledge with no rope to secure her.

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