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
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
meteto give out by measure : dole out
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
gruntto utter a grunt
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
transpireto take place : go on
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome