Placid
mediumPositive tonePLAS-id
adjective
Definition
Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful
Memory hook
PLAC-id: think of Lake Placid - a perfectly calm, still lake with no waves.
Word roots
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Examples
“The placid lake reflected the mountains perfectly.”
“Despite the crisis, she maintained a placid demeanor.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ lake reflected the mountains perfectly.”
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placid
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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
imperturbable
unable to be upset or agitated; calm
pacify
To bring peace to; to calm down; to appease
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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