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
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
legerdemainsleight of hand
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
communetalk over
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing