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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debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome