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.

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WordMeaning
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
outgoinggoing away : departing
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly