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
tricksterone who tricks: such as
repelto drive back : repulse
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness