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 |
|---|---|
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |