precarious
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definition
adjective
a precarious ladder
not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
she made a precarious living by writing
dependent on chance; uncertain.
example
But the amount of money they owe makes the situation more 'precarious' than we are comfortable with.
In the distance small hamlets teetered on mountain ridges, seemingly ready to tumble off their 'precarious' perch.
He closes his eyes tightly and tries to wrench himself out of his 'precarious' position.
Cyclists and drivers unperturbed by my 'precarious' position skimmed past me in both directions.
We learned about their 'precarious' existence with nature and their love of the sea.
Adam looked skyward from his 'precarious' position on a roof beam of the house he was building.
One would expect a bird living in the shadow of remote island volcanoes to lead a somewhat 'precarious' existence.
Execute this one correctly or risk putting your shoulders in a very 'precarious' position.
But today's results certainly emphasise the 'precarious' state of the group's finances.
As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a 'precarious' condition.
By the time I returned, he was at the top of this 'precarious' ladder cleaning windows.
Her position seemed ever more 'precarious' by the minute, and it was clear that I would have to rescue her.
Given how 'precarious' this recovery has been, policymakers won't rush to hike rates.
Funding for professional athletes is based on medal winning, which seems 'precarious' .
And the world was hanging in a very 'precarious' balance.
You remember how 'precarious' the company was after your father and grandfather died.
After a somewhat 'precarious' start, her husband had stable and prosperous business interests in Chicago.
We can see clearly the essence of despotism and the 'precarious' nature of democracy.
With cruel irony, as livelihoods became increasingly 'precarious' , population totals soared.
The other stocking waves shyly from its 'precarious' perch atop a tilted lampshade.
It's a tiny blob of lava that previously housed a small community, making a 'precarious' living from fishing, on its rocky slopes.
Shooting out lights, opening and closing doors and leaping to 'precarious' positions are all part of the game.
Black vultures choose less 'precarious' rocky perches on which to nest but join the lammergeiers on the thermals in their quest for food.
As I looked down from my 'precarious' position next to a pile of honey on top of the Aga, I noticed two things.
Yet, for all its parliamentary numbers, the government remains politically 'precarious' .
The divisions within Australian ruling circles are also being fuelled by the increasingly 'precarious' position of the Australian economy.
If that is where you are this morning, your position is very 'precarious' .
She watched in the rearview mirror as he fell from his 'precarious' standing position on the trunk to crumple into the back seat.
Since my perch on the social ladder was 'precarious' , I had to make sure to watch my step and my mouth.
Are you ready to catch yourself, to tumble safely out of a 'precarious' position?
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