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Term: Quiescent

Description: Quiescent is an adjective that describes something or someone being in a state of quietness, calmness, or inactivity.

Senses:

  1. Quiet or peaceful: The quiescent countryside provided a perfect escape from the noise and chaos of the city.
  2. Inactive or dormant: The volcano is currently quiescent, but experts are monitoring it closely.
  3. Temporarily paused or suppressed: The protestors remained quiescent throughout the speech, but their frustration was apparent.
  4. Slowing down or resting: After running for miles, Sarah finally found a quiescent spot in the park to catch her breath.

Usage:

  1. Popular usage: Many people find it helpful to engage in quiescent activities like meditation or yoga to achieve inner peace.
  2. Local usage: In their local culture, the villagers believe that rivers should remain quiescent to maintain the tranquility of their surroundings.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She sat by the window, enjoying the quiescent atmosphere of the early morning.
  2. Due to financial constraints, the construction project remains quiescent until further funding is secured.
  3. The quiescent volcano had fooled everyone into thinking it was no longer a threat.
  4. The toddler finally fell into a quiescent sleep after hours of play.

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