GRE Word List

PASSIVE

acted upon by an external agency

The meaning of the word passive is acted upon by an external agency.

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WordMeaning
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
distantseparated in space : away
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush