quiescent
adj.
quiescence
noun.
1. in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
2. being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless
WOTD: tropism
tropism
noun
the turning of all or part of an organism in a particular direction in response to an external stimulus.
WOTD: piquancy
piquancy
noun.
pi·quant
adj.
1. Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.
2. Appealingly provocative; charming: a piquant wit; a piquant face.
3. Causing hurt feelings; stinging