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Precipice

/prˈɛsəpəs/
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(noun) A very steep cliff.

Another step, and you will fall down the precipice.
The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The hiker stood at the edge of the ____ and looked down at the valley hundreds of meters below.

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