parlous (adjective)

1. The decision to remove a load-bearing wall in the renovation was a parlous one, as it could lead to structural instability.

2. In the cartoon, the character found themselves in a parlous situation when they accidentally stepped onto a precarious ledge.

3. According to Greek mythology, the hero faced a parlous challenge when he had to navigate through a treacherous maze guarded by a minotaur.

4. Why did the chicken enter the parlous area? Because it wanted to prove it had nerves of steel in the face of danger!