Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word:
I am in a rather precarious position in my place of work.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → secure
Precarious means not safe or certain, likely to fall or be lost. The speaker's position at work is unstable and could be lost at any time. Its antonym is secure.
Example: The climber stood on a precarious ledge above the valley.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) uncomfortable | not at ease, physically or mentally (a precarious position may well feel uncomfortable, so the word is closer to it than opposite) | The long silence made everyone uncomfortable. |
| (2) senior | higher in rank or older (a senior post can still be precarious) | She was promoted to a senior position in the bank. |
| (3) privileged | having special advantages (it describes favour or rank, not safety) | He was privileged to meet the President. |
| (4) secure (answer) | safe, stable and not likely to be lost | A government job is often seen as a secure career. |
| Synonyms of precarious: unstable, insecure, uncertain, risky Antonyms of precarious: secure, stable, safe, steady Also asked in CUET (UG): precarious – 30-05-2026 Slot 2, 13-05-2026 Slot 1 |