precarious pri-KAIR-ee-uhs adjective WS #32

not securely held or in position; liable to fall or collapse; uncertain; dependent on chance; risky or dangerous

1. Her precarious financial situation forced her to take on three part-time jobs to make ends meet.
2. The mountain climber found himself in a precarious position on the narrow ledge during the storm.
3. The precarious ladder wobbled dangerously as the worker tried to reach the high shelf.
4. The company's precarious hold on the market made investors nervous about buying stock.
5. The precarious peace treaty could collapse at any moment if either side violated the agreement.