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PRECARIOUS

dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments

The meaning of the word precarious is dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments.

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WordMeaning
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
martineta strict disciplinarian
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
tatterto make ragged
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
ramificationbranch