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
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
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unbridledunrestrained
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
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inopportuneinconvenient
apprehendarrest
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inundateoverwhelm