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

WordMeaning
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
underlyinglying beneath or below
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
acclaimapplaud
exploitdeed
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog