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
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
mischancebad luck
osseousbony
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
representationalone that represents: such as
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
ancillarysubordinate