GRE Word List

QUIETUDE

a quiet state : repose

The meaning of the word quietude is a quiet state : repose.

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WordMeaning
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
irateroused to ire
oafa stupid person : boob
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
residualremainder
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations