dormant
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Temporarily inactive but capable of becoming active again later.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
inactive
sleeping
Antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The volcano has been _____ for over two hundred years."
Answer: dormant
In your own words, what does "dormant" mean?
Temporarily inactive but capable of becoming active again later.
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