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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |