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Q · Reading Comprehension Moderate · 45s
Q₅ In context, the word 'precarious' most nearly means:
TopicReading Comprehension
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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'Livelihoods remain precarious' indicates instability and risk, not security or guaranteed profit.
Final Answer: Option B - Unstable and risky.