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
actuaryclerk
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
garnerto gather into storage
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
sciondescendant
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
prodigya highly talented child or youth
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert