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382. QUIESCENT (ADJ.)
At rest; Motionless or Still.
Narrative Mnemonic: The quiet pheasant was feeling quite QUIESCENT
the peace and quiet were quite pleasant .
Suitable Synonyms: Inactive, motionless, dormant, latent, still
Noun form: Quiescence
Adverb form: Quiescently
Diction Dissection: "Qui-" ("quiet" or "rest") + "escent"
(combined adj. suffix) = Being at rest
Explicit Example 1: The mother was upset at the boy for being so lazy, but
he chose to describe his inactive state as QUIESCENT, much like a monk,
rather than lazy.
Explicit Example 2: Karate is an art that pulls from the power of
QUIESCENCE: from perfect tranquility and lack of motion come
explosive force and power.
382. QUIESCENT (ADJ.)
The quiet pheasant was feeling quite QUIESCENT
the peace and quiet were quite pleasant.
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-Lily H., New York City - Studying for her SATs
“When I first saw these I thought they were completely ridiculous. Then I woke up
the next morning and remembered every single word I looked at.”
-Andrew W., New York City - studying for his GREs
“I wish I’d had these when I studied for the SATs - every time I forget the definitions,
I just remember the pictures and the stories behind them and they
instantly pop back into my head. Amazing work.”
-Shawn F., Brooklyn - Studying for her GREs
“I actually look forward to using your book - the pictures crack me up, and I remember
every word I look at. I’m already at 350 words and it’s been a month.”
-Oliver B., Fordham, MA - Studying for his SATs
“I bought this for my daughter, but I’ve been using it every day. We’re racing to see who
can finish first! This book isn’t “fallow,” to say the least :-) !”
-Mary L., Berkeley, CA - Daughter studying for the SATs
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