Question

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
We walked down a precipitous slope.

• A. precarious
• B. steep
• C. precise
• D. gradual

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

steep

In this sentence we would be looking into the word that best expresses "Precipitous".

Precipitous means dangerously high or steep. From the meaning we can understand that steep is the correct option.

If we look into the other options,

Precarious means not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse

Precise means marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail

Gradual means taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees

Option B is correct