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
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
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gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
verdantgreen in tint or color
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sustainto give support or relief to
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suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
refraincurb