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
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back