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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| parlance | speech |
| arid | excessively dry |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |