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
fallibleliable to be erroneous
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
limpto walk lamely
repastsomething taken as food : meal
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform