GRE words for calm and agitation
This study set covers GRE vocabulary related to states of calm and agitation, providing nuanced terms that describe emotional states and their effects.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What does 'serene' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Calm Vocabulary(16)
serene
calm and peaceful
tranquil
free from disturbance
placid
not easily upset or excited
repose
a state of rest or tranquility
composed
calm and in control of emotions
equanimity
mental calmness, especially in difficult situations
halcyon
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
sere
dry or withered, often used to describe a peaceful landscape
soothe
to gently calm or reduce pain
pacify
to bring peace to a state of agitation
restorative
having the ability to restore health or well-being
bucolic
relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life
mellow
soft, rich, and well-rounded; calming
respite
a short period of rest or relief
ease
freedom from discomfort or worry
stillness
the absence of movement or sound
Agitation Vocabulary(16)
agitation
disturbance
tumultuous
chaotic
unrest
civil disorder
upheaval
disruption
frenzied
wildly excited
disturb
interrupt
turmoil
confusion
disquiet
anxiety
restlessness
unease
disruption
interruption
instigate
provoke
volatile
explosive
commotion
noisy disturbance
irritated
annoyed
incite
stir up
chaos
complete disorder
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What does 'serene' mean?
2. What does 'agitation' mean?
3. Which word means 'not easily upset or excited'?
4. Which word means 'civil disorder'?
5. In a sentence: The lake was __________, reflecting the clear sky.
6. 'Upheaval' can best be defined as:
7. What does 'equanimity' mean?
8. What does 'frenzied' mean?
9. Which word means 'to bring peace to a state of agitation'?
10. Which word means 'interrupt'?
11. In a sentence: After the storm, the sky was __________ and beautiful.
12. 'Turmoil' can best be defined as:
13. What does 'repose' mean?
14. What does 'disquiet' mean?
15. Which word means 'dry or withered'?
16. Which word is synonymous with 'unease'?
17. In a sentence: To __________ the crying child, the mother sang a gentle lullaby.
18. 'Disruption' can best be defined as:
19. What does 'mellow' mean?
20. What does 'instigate' mean?
21. Which word means 'freedom from discomfort or worry'?
22. Which word describes something that is 'explosive'?
23. In a sentence: The garden was a __________ oasis amid the bustling city.
24. 'Commotion' can best be defined as:
25. What does 'restorative' mean?
26. What does 'irritated' mean?
27. Which word means 'the absence of movement or sound'?
28. Which word means 'stir up'?
29. In a sentence: After a long week, she welcomed the __________ of the weekend.
30. 'Chaos' can best be defined as:
31. What does 'tranquil' mean?
32. Which word means 'noisy disturbance'?
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