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
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
acclaimapplaud
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys