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
To determine the meaning of the bold word, you would need to analyze the context it is used in. In this case, the word "precariously" is used to describe how the bird is perched on the topmost branch. From the description, it implies that the bird is in a position that is unstable, uncertain, or risky. Therefore, the meaning of "precariously" in this context is insecurely.
The meaning of the bold word "precariously" is insecurely.
