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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commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
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wilyfull of wiles : crafty
enraptureto fill with delight
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
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