Stationary
easyNeutral toneSTAY-shuh-ner-ee
adjective
Definition
Not moving or not intended to be moved
Memory hook
StationARY = stAYing in place. The A in stationary = standing still.
Word roots
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Examples
“The car remained stationary at the red light.”
“A stationary target is easier to hit.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The car remained ______ at the red light.”
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stationary
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GRE Tip
Stationary is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "immobile" or "motionless" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "mobile".
Related GRE Words
ascent
The act of rising or climbing up; an upward slope or path
immutable
Unchanging over time or unable to be changed
inert
lacking the power to move or act; sluggish or chemically inactive
nomadic
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place
roving
Constantly moving; wandering
diffuse
to spread out widely; (as adjective) spread out and lacking concentration
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