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。
recreation
nactivity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
recruit
vto find new people to join a company, organization, or the armed forces
rectangular
adjHaving the shape of a rectangle; having four sides and four right angles.
rectify
vTo correct something that is wrong or make it right.
recur
vto happen or occur again, especially repeatedly or after an interval
recycle
vTo process used materials so that they can be used again.
redundant
adjnot needed or useful; more than is necessary
reel
nA cylinder or similar device on which film, wire, thread, etc., is wound.
referee
nAn official who watches a game or match closely to ensure that the rules are followed.
reference
nThe act of mentioning something or someone
reflect
v(of a surface or body) to throw back (light, heat, or sound) without absorbing it.
reform
vto make changes to something in order to improve it, especially a law, system, or organization.
refrain
vTo stop yourself from doing something, especially something you want to do.
refresh
vTo make someone feel less tired or less hot.
refreshment
nA light snack or drink, especially one provided in a public place or at a meeting.
refuge
nshelter or protection from danger, trouble, or something unpleasant
refund
nAn amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with something you have bought or because you have paid too much.
refusal
nan act of saying or showing that you will not do, give, or accept something
refute
vTo prove that a statement or idea is not true.
regime
nA government, especially an authoritarian one
regiment
nA permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several smaller units.
region
nA large area of land, usually without exact limits or borders, that is different from other areas because of its own characteristics, inhabitants, or geography.
register
vto put your name and other information on an official list in order to be allowed to vote, study, stay in a hotel, etc.
regulation
nAn official rule or order made by a government or other authority.
rehearsal
na practice performance of a play, concert, speech, etc., before the public performance.
reign
vto rule as a king, queen, or emperor
rein
nA long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, used by a rider or driver to guide and control the horse.
reinforce
vto make a structure, material, or feeling stronger or more effective
reject
vTo refuse to accept, consider, or agree to something.
rejoice
vto feel or show great happiness or joy
relative
adjconsidered and judged by being compared with something else
relay
nA race between teams in which each member runs, swims, or does part of the race before being replaced by the next member.
release
vTo set free from confinement, restraint, or a state of holding.
relevant
adjDirectly connected with and important to the subject or situation being considered.
reliable
adjConsistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
reliance
nthe state of depending on or trusting in someone or something
relief
nA feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
relieve
vto remove or reduce an unpleasant feeling or difficulty
religion
nThe belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship.
religious
adjRelating to or believing in a religion or religions.
relish
nGreat enjoyment or pleasure derived from something.
reluctant
adjunwilling and hesitant; disinclined to do something.
rely
vTo need or depend on someone or something for support, help, or in order to be able to do something.
remain
vTo continue to exist, especially after other similar or related people or things have ceased to exist.
remainder
nthe part of something that is left after the other parts have gone, been used, or been taken away
remedy
na treatment or medicine to cure a disease or to put right a bad situation
remnant
nA small remaining quantity of something.
remote
adjFar away in distance or space
renaissance
nA period of renewed interest and activity in a particular field, especially art, literature, or culture.
render
vTo cause someone or something to be in a particular state or condition.
repay
vTo pay back money that you have borrowed from someone.
repel
vTo drive or force something back or away
repertoire
nthe collection of plays, songs, pieces of music, etc., that a performer or company knows and can perform
represent
vto act or speak officially for another person or group of people
repression
nThe act of using force or authority to control people and prevent them from protesting or rebelling.
reproach
vto express disapproval or disappointment to someone because of their bad or foolish behaviour
reputation
nThe common opinion that people have about someone or something; the state of being regarded in a particular way.
resemblance
nthe state of being similar to someone or something, especially in appearance.
resent
vTo feel bitter or angry about something, especially because you feel it is unfair.
reservation
nan arrangement whereby something, especially a seat or room, is kept for a particular person
reserve
vto arrange for something like a seat, table, or room to be kept for your use at a later time
reside
vto live in a particular place
resident
nA person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
residential
adjDesigned for people to live in; consisting of houses or apartments rather than factories or offices.
resign
vTo formally announce that you are leaving your job, position, or membership.
resistant
adjable to withstand or oppose something harmful or unwanted
resolve
vto find a satisfactory solution to a problem or difficulty
resort
nA place that is popular for holidays or recreation.
respective
adjBelonging or relating separately to each of the people or things already mentioned.
respond
vto say or do something as a reaction to something that has been said or done
response
nsomething said or done as a reaction to something else
responsible
adjHaving an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.
restore
vto bring something back to its original condition or state
restrain
vto prevent someone or something from doing something, especially by using physical force
restraint
na measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits their actions
restrict
vto limit the size, amount, or range of something
resultant
adjoccurring or produced as a result or consequence of something.
resume
vto begin again or continue after an interruption
retain
vto keep or continue to have something, especially in a particular place or condition.
retention
nThe act of keeping something or the state of being kept.
retort
vto reply to an accusation or criticism in a quick, clever, or angry way
retrieve
vto get or bring something back from somewhere
retrospect
na view or consideration of past events
reunion
nA social gathering of people who have not seen each other for a long time.
reveal
vto make known something that was previously secret or unknown.
revelation
na surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others
revenge
nThe action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
revenue
nThe income that a government, company, or organization receives regularly.
reverse
vTo change something, such as a decision, process, or direction, to its opposite.
revive
vto become, or to make someone or something become, conscious, healthy, or strong again
revolutionary
adjinvolving or causing a complete or dramatic change
revolve
vto move in a circular path around a central point
reward
nSomething given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
rhythm
nA strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
ridiculous
adjDeserving or inviting mockery; absurd and laughable.
rig
vTo arrange or control something in a dishonest or unfair way for a particular purpose.
rigorous
adjextremely thorough and careful
rim
nThe outer, often curved or circular, edge of something, especially a wheel, cup, or geographic feature.
rip
vTo tear or pull something quickly or violently away from something else.
ritual
nA religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
rival
nA person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
rivalry
nCompetition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
robust
adjstrong and healthy; vigorous.
romance
nA feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love.
rot
vTo decay or cause to decay by the action of bacteria and fungi; to decompose.
rotary
adjoperating by or causing rotation.
routine
nA usual or fixed way of doing things.
royalty
nPeople of royal blood or status; members of a royal family.
ruin
nthe physical destruction or collapse of something, especially a building
rupture
nA situation in which something suddenly breaks apart or bursts.
sacred
adjconnected with god or a god; considered to be holy
sacrifice
nThe act of offering something to a god, especially an animal that is killed and then burned
safeguard
vto protect something from harm or damage
sake
nA Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice.
salute
vto make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head
salvation
nthe act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, or destruction
sample
nA small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
sanction
nan official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law
saturate
vto make something completely wet
savage
adj(of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled