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
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium