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
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
relishcharacteristic flavor
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly