adjective · Medium SAT word

Precipitous

done too quickly

Precipitous in a sentence

The precipitous rise in prices shocked economic analysts.

Synonyms for precipitous

hasty
sudden
rash

Antonyms for precipitous

gradual
slow
cautious

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Vocabulary like precipitous appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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