GRE Word List

PLACID

serenely free of interruption or disturbance

The meaning of the word placid is serenely free of interruption or disturbance.

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WordMeaning
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
generalitythe quality or state of being general
rivuleta small stream
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
degradationthe act or process of degrading