| steep | (adjective) having a sharp inclination | - |
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| (adjective) of a slope; set at a high angle | - |
| (adjective) greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | Synonyms: exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, unconscionable, usurious |
| (noun) a steep place (as on a hill) | - |
| (verb) let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse | Synonyms: infuse |
| (verb) devote (oneself) fully to | Synonyms: absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up |
| steepen | (verb) make steeper | - |
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| (verb) become steeper | - |
| steeper | (noun) a vessel (usually a pot or vat) used for steeping | - |
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| steepish | (adjective) somewhat steep | - |
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| steeple | (noun) a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top | Synonyms: spire |
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| steeplechase | (noun) a horse race over an obstructed course | - |
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| (noun) a footrace of usually 3000 meters over a closed track with hurdles and a water jump | - |
| steeplechaser | (noun) a horse trained to run in steeplechases | - |
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| steeplejack | (noun) someone who builds or maintains very tall structures | - |
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| steeply | (adverb) in a steep manner | - |
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| steepness | (noun) the property possessed by a slope that is very steep | Synonyms: abruptness, precipitousness |
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| teepee | (noun) a Native American tent; usually of conical shape | Synonyms: tepee, tipi |
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