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
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
snipa small piece that is snipped off
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess