Precipitous
adjective
Dangerously steep or sudden
“The precipitous drop in enrollment alarmed administrators across the academy.”
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What does precipitous mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotGradual and steady
- NotCarefully managed
- NotLoudly celebrated
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