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
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
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hideto put out of sight : secrete
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
raffleto engage in a raffle
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
speechlessunable to speak : dumb