GRE Word List

PASSIVE

acted upon by an external agency

The meaning of the word passive is acted upon by an external agency.

Random words

WordMeaning
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
flounderflatfish
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
woefulfull of woe : grievous
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
coalesceto grow together