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 |
|---|---|
| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| sibling | sib |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |