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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mulct | fine |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| chortle | to sing or chant exultantly |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |