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 |
|---|---|
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| antecede | precede |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| lewd | obscene |