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
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
gerontocracyrule by elders
heedto pay attention
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation