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
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct