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precipitous in the wild
Real-life situations where you can use this word
Sarah and her friends were on a challenging hike in the Rockies. The trail, initially well-maintained, suddenly narrowed, giving way to a sheer drop on one side. The wind howled, and loose scree made every step uncertain as they approached a steep, cliff-like section.
Be careful, the trail ahead looks incredibly precipitous and I don't want anyone to slip.
The word perfectly describes the dangerously steep and sudden drop of the mountain path.
The financial news channel buzzed with expert commentary. Following a period of intense market speculation and a series of concerning economic indicators, investors were growing anxious. The anchor discussed the potential for a rapid and sharp fall in stock values.
Analysts are warning of a precipitous decline in tech stocks if interest rates continue to climb.
This phrase captures the sudden, steep, and significant drop expected in the stock market.
Maria had been looking forward to her date with Mark all week. They met at the cafe, and she greeted him with a warm smile. However, for reasons she couldn't fathom, his demeanor shifted instantly from friendly to distant and unfriendly, catching her completely off guard.
I was so happy to see him, but his reaction was so precipitous; he just turned cold.
The word aptly describes the abrupt, steep, and unexpected change in Mark's attitude.
A team of documentary filmmakers was surveying a remote rainforest from a helicopter. They spotted an uncharted cascade of water pouring over a massive rock face. The sheer vertical drop of the water was striking against the dense green foliage.
From the helicopter, the waterfall appeared as a precipitous plunge into the hidden jungle pool below.
This describes the steep, vertical, and abrupt drop of the waterfall.
The arts council had previously approved a grant for a local theater group. Suddenly, without much prior warning or consultation, a new subcommittee reviewed the budget and made a drastic decision to pull the funding. This left the theater director in a state of shock.
The committee's decision to reverse the funding was precipitous, leaving many projects in limbo.
The word emphasizes the sudden, rapid, and perhaps ill-considered nature of the policy change.