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
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
nourishmentfood
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms