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
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling