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
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
clipencompass
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous