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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |