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
supersedeto cause to be set aside
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
perforateto make a hole through
dissensiondisagreement
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being