Question

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what does perilous mean?
extremely precise or careful in performing a task
full of danger or risk: hazardous
a type of gemstone prized in ancient mesopotamia for its green hue
a tool used by sailors to measure wind direction before the invention of the compass
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Explanation:

The word "perilous" is an adjective. By looking at the options, "full of danger or risk; hazardous" is the correct meaning. The other options describe different things: one is about a gemstone, another is about a tool for sailors, and the last one is about being precise or careful.

Answer:

Full of danger or risk; hazardous