Sunday, August 19, 2007

Quiescent

Pronunciation: kwy-ES-uhnt
Adjective 1: Being in a state of repose; at rest; still; inactive.
2: Not ruffed by passion, unagitated, quiet, not excited.

Usage: Rahul has quiescent renal stones.
Severe cold could cause animals to enter quiescent state. (answers.com)

Antonyms: active

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