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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about