GRE Word List
PASSIVE
acted upon by an external agency
The meaning of the word passive is acted upon by an external agency.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |