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

WordMeaning
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
sanctiona formal decree
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
cerebrationto use the mind : think
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
plumbera dealer or worker in lead