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 |
|---|---|
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| occident | west |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| repercussion | reflection |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| trance | stupor |
| disenfranchise | to deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity |