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precariousOne entry found for precarious. Main Entry: pre·car·i·ous Pronunciation: pri-'ker-E-&s Function: adjective Etymology: Latin precarius obtained by entreaty, uncertain -- more at PRAYER 1 : depending on the will or pleasure of another 2 : dependent on uncertain premises : DUBIOUS <precarious generalizations> 3 a : dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments b : characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger synonym see DANGEROUS - pre·car·i·ous·ly adverb - pre·car·i·ous·ness noun
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