steep

having a sharp inclination

the steep attic stairs

steep cliffs

of a slope; set at a high angle

note the steep incline

a steep roof sheds snow

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

exorbitant rent

extortionate prices

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

devote (oneself) fully to

He immersed himself into his studies