quiescent
/kwiˈɛsnt/
qui · es · cent
kwi · ˈɛs · nt
English Definition
adj. inactive; dormant; still
Significado en Español
quiescente, inactivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tĩnh lặng, không hoạt động
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Example Sentence
The volcano has been quiescent for centuries.
这座火山已经沉寂了几个世纪。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
qui (quiet) + escent (becoming) → still, dormant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “quiescent”?
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A
Active
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B
Boisterous
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C
Energetic
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D
Dormant
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D — Dormant.
“quiescent” means adj. inactive; dormant; still
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The volcano had been ______ for so long that the villagers forgot its danger.
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A
active
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B
quiescent
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C
erupting
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D
bustling
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B — quiescent.
“quiescent” means adj. inactive; dormant; still
Common questions about “quiescent”
What does “quiescent” mean?
quiescent — adj. inactive; dormant; still. In Chinese: 静止的；不活动的.
How do you pronounce “quiescent”?
quiescent is pronounced /kwiˈɛsnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: qui · es · cent.
How do you use “quiescent” in a sentence?
The volcano has been quiescent for centuries. (这座火山已经沉寂了几个世纪。)
What are synonyms for “quiescent”?
inactive, dormant — all close in meaning to quiescent (adj. inactive; dormant; still).
Is “quiescent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. quiescent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “quiescent”?
qui (quiet) + escent (becoming) → still, dormant.
