Which word means motionless?

• A. Pungent
• B. Quiescent
• C. Reticent
• D. Sublime

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is recognizing precise word meanings and how they describe states of activity or rest. A word that means motionless is quiescent. Quiescent describes something in a state of quiet or inactivity, at rest rather than moving—think of a lake that lies still after wind dies down, surface glassy and calm.

Pungent refers to a sharp smell or taste, not to movement or stillness. Reticent means inclined to be silent or reserved, describing a person’s behavior rather than a physical state. Sublime describes something of such excellence or beauty that it inspires awe, again not about motion.