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
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
nullifyto make null (see null
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)