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Placid

[PLAH-sid]

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Hint 1.

The Latin root plac, means “to please, satisfy, or soothe.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Nothing suited his placid nature like spending time on the placid waters of Tranquilo Bay.” 

What is the best definition of placid?

A.

Calm in appearance but chaotic in actuality


B.

Serene and imperturbable in nature


C.

Pleasing and harmonious in sound


D.

Melancholic in temperament or disposition


Hint 1.

The Latin root plac, means “to please, satisfy, or soothe.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Nothing suited his placid nature like spending time on the placid waters of Tranquilo Bay.” 

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