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
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame