adjective
a term used to describe something that is extremely steep or sheer, often in reference to a cliff or slope
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The hiker faced a precipitous climb up the steep mountain slope.
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The road down to the beach is pretty precipitous, so be careful driving.
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I almost slipped on that precipitous hill, it's so steep!
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The company's stock took a precipitous plunge after the scandal was exposed.