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stagnant

1. (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence

“a stagnant ditch”

2. showing no activity; dull and sluggish

“a stagnant economy”

adjective

/ˈstæɡnənt/

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stagnant

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"The economists' plan failed to _____ the stagnant economy."

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  • restrained
  • inert
  • motionless
  • departing
  • retiring
  • still

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