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
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
detonationthe action or process of detonating
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence