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
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
mendicantbeggar
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling