steep
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(verb) sit or let sit in boiling water to extract the flavor; "the tea is brewing" |
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Synonyms: brew, infuse |
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Related Words: decoct, draw, imbue, marinade, marinate, saturate, soak |
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(verb) engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" |
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Synonyms: absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge |
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Related Words: center, centre, concentrate, drink, drink in, focus, pore, rivet |
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(adjective) having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs" |
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Antonyms: gradual |
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(satellite adjective) of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow" |
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(noun) a steep place (as on a hill) |
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Related Words: decline, declivity, descent, downslope, fall |
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(satellite adjective) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" |
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Synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious |
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