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 |
|---|---|
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| leave-taking | departure |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |