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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
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| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
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| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
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| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
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