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
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
relegateto send into exile : banish
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation