Select the most appropriate one-word substitute for the underlined segment in the given sentence.
There is a lack of security and stability in his bank balance. This is indicative of a hazardous and perilous situation.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. precarious.
Correct Word: Precarious
Meaning of the correct word: Precarious means not secure, unstable, risky, or dangerous.
Example sentence: After losing his job, he was in a precarious financial position.
Meanings of the other options:
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Guarded: protected, careful.
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Reliable: trustworthy, dependable.
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Definite: clear, certain.
Final sentence: There is a lack of security and stability in his bank balance. This is indicative of a precarious situation.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.