steep

a steep place (as on a hill)

devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies"

let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol"

having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs"

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"

of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow"