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 |
|---|---|
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |