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
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows