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
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate