CEFR C1

precipice

noun

Meaning

A very steep or vertical rock face, often found on a mountain or cliff.

Examples

The mountain climber carefully navigated the narrow path along the jagged precipice.
One wrong step on the loose gravel would send a person tumbling over the precipice.

Synonyms: cliff, crag, bluff, escarpment

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precipice (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪpɪs/

Definition

A very steep or vertical rock face, often found on a mountain or cliff.

Examples

The mountain climber carefully navigated the narrow path along the jagged precipice.
One wrong step on the loose gravel would send a person tumbling over the precipice.
The castle was built directly onto the edge of a sheer precipice overlooking the sea.

Synonyms of precipice

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