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a steep place (as on a hill) let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol" engross (oneself) fully; "He immersed himself into his studies" having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs" abrupt, bluff, heavy, perpendicular, steepish of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow" high greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usorious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending" immoderate |
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