Placid
mediumPLAS-id
adjective
Definition
Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful
Examples
“The placid lake reflected the mountains perfectly.”
“Despite the crisis, she maintained a placid demeanor.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Placid is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "calm" or "tranquil" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "turbulent".
Related GRE Words
serene
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil
composed
Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm
tranquil
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful
pacify
To bring peace to; to calm down; to appease
ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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