Exam word list
大学英语六级词表
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按词源结构浏览大学英语六级进阶词汇。 共 2,219 个词,本页显示 119 个可用词条。
abandon
vTo leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever
abnormal
adjDifferent from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that is worrying or undesirable.
abolish
vTo officially end or stop a law, system, practice, or institution.
abortion
nThe deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage.
abrupt
adjsudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
absence
nThe state of being away from a place or person.
absorb
vto take in a liquid, gas, or other substance
abstract
adjExisting as an idea or quality, not having a physical or concrete existence.
absurd
adjCompletely unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate; ridiculous.
abundance
na very large quantity of something
abundant
adjexisting or available in large quantities; plentiful.
abuse
nThe use of something in a way that is wrong or harmful.
academic
adjrelating to education, especially at college or university level
accelerate
vto begin to move more quickly; to start to happen or make something happen at a faster rate.
acceptance
nthe action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered.
access
na way of entering or reaching a place
accessory
nA thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive.
accident
nAn unfortunate event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
accommodate
vto provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work
accommodation
na place to live, work, or stay in, especially for a short period.
accomplish
vto succeed in doing or completing something
accord
vto give or grant someone power, status, or recognition
accordance
nagreement or conformity with a rule, standard, or someone's wishes.
account
nA record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose.
accumulate
vto gradually get more and more of something over a period of time
accurate
adjCorrect in all details; exact.
accuse
vTo say that someone has done something wrong or is guilty of something.
accustomed
adjusual or habitual; familiar through regular use or practice
achievement
nA thing that someone has done successfully, especially after a lot of effort or skill.
acid
nA chemical substance that has a pH of less than 7, reacts with metals and bases, and typically has a sour taste.
acknowledge
vto accept or admit that something exists, is true, or is real
acquaint
vTo make someone aware of or familiar with something.
acquaintance
nknowledge or experience of a person or thing
acquire
vTo get or obtain something, especially through effort or experience.
activate
vTo make something start working or cause a process to begin.
acute
adj(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
adapt
vto change something to suit a new purpose or situation
addict
nA person who is unable to stop doing or using something, especially something harmful.
addition
nthe process of adding two or more numbers together to find their total.
additional
adjAdded, extra, or more than what already exists or is expected.
adequate
adjsufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity for a particular need or purpose.
adhere
vTo stick firmly to a surface or substance.
adjacent
adjNext to or adjoining something else.
adjoin
vto be next to and joined with something
adjust
vTo change something slightly to make it fit, work better, or be more suitable.
administration
nThe process or activity of running a business, organization, etc.
admit
vto agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
adolescent
adjbeing in the period of life between childhood and adulthood
adopt
vTo take another person's child into your own family and legally become its parent.
adore
vTo love and respect someone very much.
advantage
na condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
adverse
adjpreventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
advocate
vto publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.
aerial
adjExisting, happening, or operating in the air.
aesthetic
adjconcerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
affection
nA feeling of liking and caring for someone or something
affiliate
vTo officially attach or connect an organization or person to a larger group
affirm
vto state firmly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly
afflict
vTo cause pain, suffering, or severe trouble to someone or something.
aggregate
adjformed by the combination of several separate elements; total.
aggressive
adjready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
agony
nextreme physical or mental suffering
agreeable
adjpleasant and easy to like
aid
vto provide support, help, or assistance
aisle
na passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or a train.
alarm
na loud noise or signal that warns people of danger or a problem
album
na book with empty pages in which you can collect things such as photographs or stamps
alcohol
na clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent and in fuels.
alert
adjQuick to notice and respond to danger or problems; watchful.
alien
adjBelonging to a foreign country or nation.
alienate
vto cause someone to feel isolated or estranged
allege
vTo state that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.
alleviate
vTo make something less severe, painful, or unpleasant.
alliance
na formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations or groups to cooperate for specific purposes, especially in war or politics.
allocate
vTo set apart or designate something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.
alloy
na metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
alter
vTo make or become different; to change.
alternate
vTo occur or follow by turns; to repeatedly switch between two states or actions.
alternative
adj(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
ambiguous
adjHaving more than one possible meaning or interpretation; not clear or decided.
ambition
nA strong desire to achieve something, such as success, power, or fame.
ambitious
adjHaving or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
amend
vTo make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to improve it or correct it.
ammunition
na supply of bullets, shells, etc. that can be fired from weapons.
amplify
vto increase the strength or amount of something, especially sound.
analogy
na comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
analyse
vTo examine the nature or structure of something in detail, especially by separating it into its parts, in order to understand or explain it.
analysis
nThe detailed study or examination of something in order to understand its nature or to determine its essential features.
ancestor
na person in your family who lived a long time ago
ancient
adjBelonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
annoy
vto make someone feel slightly angry or impatient
annual
adjhappening once every year
anonymous
adj(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.
anticipate
vTo expect that something will happen and to be ready for it.
anxiety
nan uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future.
apartment
nA set of rooms for someone to live in on one level of a building or house.
apology
nA statement saying that you are sorry for something that you have done wrong.
apparatus
nthe technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
appeal
vto make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.
appearance
nThe way that someone or something looks
appease
vto make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what they want
appendix
nA small tube-shaped part inside the body near the stomach, attached to the large intestine.
applaud
vto show approval or enjoyment of a performance, speech, etc. by clapping the hands repeatedly
appliance
na device or piece of equipment designed to perform a specific task, typically a domestic one.
application
na formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something
apply
vto make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something
appraisal
nthe act of judging the value, condition, or quality of something
approach
vTo come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.
appropriate
adjsuitable or acceptable for a particular situation
approve
vto have a positive opinion of someone or something; to regard favorably
apt
adjExactly right for a particular situation or purpose; appropriate.
arbitrary
adjbased on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.
arc
nA part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
arena
na level area surrounded by seats, used for sports, entertainment, or other public events
argue
vTo speak angrily to someone, telling them that you disagree with them.
armor
na hard covering, typically made of metal, worn to protect the body in battle
arouse
vto cause someone to have a particular feeling or reaction
arrange
vTo plan or prepare for an event or a meeting
arrangement
nthe way things are organized or ordered for a particular purpose