GRE Word List

QUIESCENT

marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest

The meaning of the word quiescent is marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest.

Random words

WordMeaning
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
untenablenot able to be defended