precipitousness

The precipitousness and lofty elevation of their pasture-grounds render their chase a matter of peril.

With characteristic precipitousness Flame jumped to her feet.

Mrs. Landry rose with precipitousness, and the beautiful lady, very red, followed.

The precipitousness of the affair had taken her breath away and driven all thought in mad rout from her mind.

Owing to the precipitousness of the banks, I was unable to gain my object, and was therefore compelled to remain in the stream.