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
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
celerityrapidity of motion or action
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
niggletrifle
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted