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
diluteattenuate
demeritoffense
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
aperturean opening or open space : hole
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues