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
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
procurementthe act or process of procuring
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
canterone who uses cant: such as
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
statutoryof or relating to statutes
drasticacting rapidly or violently
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede