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 |
|---|---|
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| niggle | trifle |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |