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
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
disportsport
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
riftfissure
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off