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
avowto declare assuredly
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
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