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
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance