The teeter-totter balanced precariously, testing children's coordination.
Meaning: The teeter-totter was not very stable, and it tested the children's ability to keep their balance.
Choice of Words: Teeter-totter is a playground equipment that consists of a long plank balanced on a central pivot, allowing two children to sit at opposite ends and move up and down. Balanced means to be in a steady position. Precariously means in a way that is not stable or secure. Testing means to evaluate or examine something. Coordination is the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.
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