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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| sanction | a formal decree |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |
| clip | encompass |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| lout | to bow in respect |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |