Quiescent
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adjective
Definition
In a state of inactivity or dormancy
Examples
“The volcano remained quiescent for decades.”
“The disease can remain quiescent for years.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
activedynamicbustlingvibrant
Categories
GRE Tip
Quiescent is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "dormant" or "latent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "active".
Related GRE Words
languorous
Characterized by tiredness or inactivity; pleasantly lazy
listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
lethargic
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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