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passive
Adjective
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If someone is passive, they do not normally respond or take action.
Watching TV is a much more passive activity than reading.
After his injury, he was forced to play a more passive role on the team.
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A passive clause has the natural object as its subject.
While "she hit me" is an active clause, "I was hit (by her)" is passive.
compliance
Noun
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Being able to agree with someone
The king was impressed by the knight's dutiful compliance.