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 |
|---|---|
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| annul | to declare or make legally invalid or void |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |