1. precarious: (adjective)
Meaning:dependent upon the will or favor of another person or circumstances, chance, or mere assumption; uncertain; insecure
Usage: Ramu's ailing mother is especially desirous that he should know nothing of the precarious condition of her health. Lest he would get worried and would be unable to focus on his mission.
2.dodgy: (adjective)
Meaning: dangerous, risky, or unreliable; untrustworthy
Usage: The people of his village never entrust him with a responsible job,they consider him a very dodgy character.
3.parlous: (adjective)
Meaning:(Literary) perilous; dangerous; risky; (Archaic) dangerously clever; cunning, mischievous, shrewd, etc.
Usage:The school had very few exits. hence most kids could not escape the fire accident. The school authorities need to take corrective steps. The parlous situation can hardly be blamed on teachers.
Sentence Correction:
1. This umbrella costed me $50.
2. Let me know what are you planning to do.
Yesterday's Answers:
1. Among all the colours, pink is the best.
2. Ramesh is better than shiela.
The right answers for sentence correction shall be published in tomorrow's post.
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