Grade 6

precipitous

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(pre-cip-i-tous) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. very steep or done suddenly.

Example Sentence

The ski trail has many precipitous slopes.

More Example Sentences

They climbed the precipitous cliff carefully.

Synonyms

steep; abrupt; sudden

Antonyms

gradual; gentle; flat

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Rhymes

  • precipitous

  • serendipitous