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 120 个可用词条。
indefinite
adjNot clearly stated, decided, or known; having no exact limits.
independence
nThe state of being free from the control, influence, or support of others; self-government.
indicative
adjServing as a sign or indication of something.
indifferent
adjHaving no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned
indignant
adjfeeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
indignation
nAnger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
indispensable
adjAbsolutely necessary; too important to be without.
individual
adjconsidered separately rather than as part of a group; single or distinct.
induce
vto cause something to happen or exist
indulge
vto allow yourself or another person to have something enjoyable, especially more than is good for you
industrial
adjRelating to or characterized by industry, especially manufacturing.
inertia
na property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force.
inevitable
adjcertain to happen and impossible to avoid
infant
nA very young child or baby.
infectious
adj(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another.
inferior
adjlower in rank, status, or quality
infinite
adjHaving no limits or end in space, time, or quantity; impossible to measure or calculate.
inflict
vTo make someone or something suffer something unpleasant or harmful.
ingenious
adj(of a person) very clever and skillful at inventing things or solving problems
ingredient
nOne of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
inhabit
vto live in a particular place
inhabitant
na person or animal that lives in a particular place
inherent
adjExisting as a natural, permanent, or essential quality of something.
inherit
vTo receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died.
inhibit
vto make it difficult for a process to start or continue in a normal way.
initial
adjExisting or occurring at the beginning
initiate
vTo cause something to begin
initiative
nthe ability to assess and initiate things independently.
inject
vTo force a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body or an animal's body using a needle and syringe.
inland
adjLocated in or concerning the interior of a country, not near the coast.
inlet
na narrow strip of water that leads from the sea or a lake into the land
innovation
nthe introduction of new things, ideas, or ways of doing something
innumerable
adjToo many to be counted; very many.
input
nSomething that is put in, such as energy, money, or information, into a system or process.
insane
adjIn a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.
insect
nA small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts (head, thorax, abdomen), and usually one or two pairs of wings, for example a fly or ant.
insert
vTo put or place something inside something else.
insight
nthe ability to understand the true nature of a situation, especially a complex one or something difficult to understand.
insist
vto demand that something happens or that someone agrees to do something
inspiration
nA sudden good idea that helps you to create or do something.
inspire
vTo fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative.
install
vTo put a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use.
installment
nA single payment of a set that is paid regularly until the total amount is reached.
instance
nan example or single occurrence of something
instantaneous
adjhappening or done immediately
instinct
nA natural or inherent impulse, inclination, or tendency.
institute
nan organization created for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or professional development.
institution
nA large and important organization, such as a university, bank, or church.
instruct
vto teach someone a subject or skill
instrument
nA tool or device used for a particular task, especially for scientific, medical, or technical work.
instrumental
adjServing as a means of achieving something.
insulate
vTo protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.
insurance
nan arrangement by which a company or the state undertakes to provide a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a specified premium.
intact
adjNot damaged or impaired in any way; complete and whole.
integral
adjNecessary to make something whole or complete; forming an essential part.
integrity
nThe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
intellect
nThe power of the mind to think in a logical way and to understand things, especially at an advanced level.
intellectual
adjrelating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects
intelligent
adjHaving or showing the ability to easily learn or understand things or to deal with new or difficult situations.
intelligible
adjable to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.
intense
adjof extreme force, degree, or strength
intensify
vto become greater, more serious, or more intense, or to make something do this
intensive
adjinvolving a lot of work or activity done in a short time.
intent
nThe thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.
interact
vTo act upon or in close relation with each other; to communicate or work together.
interaction
nA process by which two or more things affect each other.
intercourse
nCommunication or dealings between individuals or groups.
interfere
vto involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful
interim
adjTemporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists.
intermittent
adjStopping and starting repeatedly with periods in between; not continuous.
internal
adjExisting or happening inside a person, object, organization, place, or country.
interpret
vto explain the meaning of something
interrupt
vTo stop a person from speaking or an activity from continuing by saying or doing something.
intersection
na point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect
intervene
vTo become involved in a situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.
intimate
adjHaving a very close personal relationship.
intimidate
vTo frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.
intricate
adjhaving many complexly interwoven parts or elements; very detailed or complicated.
intrigue
vto make someone very interested and want to know more about something
intrinsic
adjbelonging to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
intuition
nthe ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.
invalid
adjnot legally or officially acceptable
invaluable
adjextremely useful; indispensable
invariably
advIn every case or on every occasion; always.
inventory
na complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
invert
vto turn something upside down or put it in the opposite order, position, or arrangement.
invest
vTo commit money or capital to a financial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
investigate
vTo try to find out the facts about something, such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem, in order to learn how it happened or who did it.
invisible
adjimpossible to see; not visible to the eye.
involve
vto include or affect someone or something as a necessary part or result
irony
na situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.
irrespective
adjNot taking something into account; regardless of.
irrigation
nThe supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
irritate
vto make someone annoyed or a little angry.
isle
nAn island, especially a small one.
isolate
vto separate a person, animal, or thing from others, or to be separated from them.
issue
nAn important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
item
nA single thing, especially one of several things in a list, group, or set.
ivory
nthe hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.
jeopardize
vto put something such as a plan or system in danger of being harmed or damaged
jerk
vTo make a short, sudden movement, or to cause something to move in this way.
jog
vto run at a slow, steady pace, especially for exercise
junction
na place where two or more roads or railway lines meet
junk
nold or discarded objects that are considered useless or of little value.
jury
nA group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide if a person is guilty or not guilty, or if a claim has been proved.
keen
adj(of a blade) having a sharp cutting edge.
kidnap
vTo take someone away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
kidney
neither of a pair of small organs in the body that remove waste products from the blood and produce urine
kit
nA set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose or activity.
knit
vTo make clothes, etc. by using two long needles to connect wool or another type of thread into joined rows
knob
na round handle on a door, drawer, or piece of equipment, that you use to open it
label
nA small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, etc. attached to an object and giving information about it.
lace
na delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
lame
adjunable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot
lane
nA narrow road, especially in the countryside.
lash
vTo hit with a whip or a thin, flexible object.
latent
adjExisting but not yet developed, manifest, or active.
latitude
nThe distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
layer
na quantity or thickness of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces
layman
nA person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a particular subject.