GRE Word List

PLACID

serenely free of interruption or disturbance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
polyglotone who is polyglot
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
overblownpast the prime of bloom
progenydescendants
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish