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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brackishsomewhat salty
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holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
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expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
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shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture