adjective · Easy SAT word

    Passive

    not active; lacking in energy or will

    Passive in a sentence

    He took a passive role in the decision-making.

    Synonyms for passive

    Antonyms for passive

    • active
    • energetic
    • dynamic

    Practice passive on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like passive appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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