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
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
condigndeserved
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
appriseto give notice to : tell
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