Question

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

On the topmost branch a bird the size of a chicken, with scarlet feathers and long legs, was perched precariously. (“The Scarlet Ibis")
(1 point)
Responses

oddly
oddly

insecurely
insecurely

enthusiastically
enthusiastically

for all to see

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

insecurely

Answer 2

Choose the meaning of the bold word.

What are the words that can solder cracked pride? (“The Scarlet Ibis")
(1 point)
Responses

mend
mend

alert
alert

calm
calm

upset
upset

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

The meaning of the bold word "precariously" is (2) insecurely.

Answer 4

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

To determine the meaning of the bold word "precariously" in the given sentence, we need to look at the surrounding context. In this case, the sentence states that the bird is perched precariously on the topmost branch. This implies that the bird is in a position of instability or uncertainty. Therefore, the correct meaning of "precariously" in this context is "insecurely."