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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |