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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gushto issue copiously or violently
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
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cremateto subject to cremation
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
mediateoccupying a middle position
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
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