GRE Word List

PASSIVE

acted upon by an external agency

The meaning of the word passive is acted upon by an external agency.

Random words

WordMeaning
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
oculistophthalmologist
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
inanimatenot animate:
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
appurtenancesaccessory objects
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
superannuatedoutmoded