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。
convene
vTo arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting.
convenience
nThe state of being easy to use or suiting your needs well, making you comfortable or saving you effort.
convention
nA large formal meeting of people who share the same interest or work.
conventional
adjBased on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; following traditional forms and styles.
converge
vto move towards the same point and meet or join together
conversion
nThe process of changing or causing something to change from one form, purpose, or system to another.
convert
vTo change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, or belief to another.
convey
vTo communicate or express something, with or without words.
convict
vTo prove or declare that someone is guilty of a crime, especially in a court of law.
convince
vTo make someone believe that something is true or to persuade someone to do something.
cooperative
adjInvolving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.
cope
vto deal effectively with something difficult.
cord
na thin, flexible string or rope made of several twisted strands
cordial
adjwarm and friendly in manner or feeling
cork
na light, buoyant material that comes from the thick bark of a type of oak tree.
corporate
adjRelating to a large company or group.
corps
na main subdivision of an army in the field, consisting of two or more divisions
corpse
na dead body, especially of a human being.
correlate
vto have a mutual relationship or connection, where one thing affects or depends on another.
correspondent
na person who reports news from a particular country or on a particular subject for a newspaper or television or radio station
corresponding
adjhaving the same function or purpose; similar or equivalent
corrode
vto destroy a metal, stone, or other material slowly by a chemical reaction, especially oxidation.
corrupt
adjwilling to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
costume
na set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a particular role or by someone to look like a different person or thing.
council
na group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization
counsel
nadvice, especially that given formally
counter
nDefinition 1
counterpart
na person or thing that has the same position or function as another in a different place or situation
coupon
nA piece of paper that can be used to get something without paying for it, or at a reduced price.
court
nA place where legal trials take place and legal cases are decided
courtesy
npolite behavior that shows respect for other people.
coverage
nthe reporting of a particular important event or subject
coward
nA person who is not brave and is too eager to avoid danger, difficulty, or pain.
cozy
adjGiving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
cradle
na small bed for a baby, especially one that can be rocked from side to side
crash
vto have an accident in a vehicle by violently hitting something
creation
nThe act or process of making, inventing, or producing something.
credible
adjAble to be believed; convincing.
credit
nThe ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
crew
nA group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.
crime
nan illegal activity or action for which a person can be punished by law
criminal
adjrelating to or constituting a crime
cripple
vTo cause someone to be unable to move or walk properly, typically by damaging a limb or the spine.
crisis
nA time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger, especially one requiring a decisive change.
crisp
adj(of food) pleasantly hard and dry, or (of fruit and vegetables) pleasantly fresh and firm
criterion
na standard or principle by which something is judged or decided
critic
na person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
critical
adjExpressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.
criticism
nThe act of expressing disapproval of someone or something and of noting the problems or faults they have.
criticize
vto express disapproval of someone or something by pointing out their faults or mistakes.
crowd
na large number of people gathered together in a public place
crucial
adjExtremely important because it will affect other things.
crumble
vTo break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over time or due to pressure.
crush
vto press something so hard that it is damaged or loses its shape
cucumber
na long, green vegetable with dark green skin, usually eaten raw in salads
culminate
vTo reach the highest point or final stage of development; to come to completion.
culture
nThe arts, customs, ideas, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
cumulative
adjincreasing or growing by successive additions.
curb
na stone or concrete edging to a street or path.
current
adjhappening or existing now
curse
vTo use a word or phrase that is considered offensive or profane, especially as an expression of anger.
customary
adjaccording to or based on what is generally done or believed
cute
adjattractive in a pretty or endearing way
cycle
nA series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
cylinder
nA solid or hollow geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.
cynical
adjBelieving that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
dart
vTo move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.
database
nAn organized set of data stored and accessed electronically.
dazzle
vto blind temporarily with a bright light
deadline
na time or date by which something must be done
deadly
adjcausing or able to cause death
dean
nthe head of a university faculty or department or of a medical school.
debate
na formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament, in which opposing arguments are put forward
decade
nA period of ten years.
decay
vTo be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process; to rot.
deceive
vTo make someone believe something that is not true, especially for a dishonest purpose.
decent
adjacceptable and good enough
decimal
adjBased on or counted in tens or tenths.
decisive
adjhaving the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important
decorate
vTo make something look more attractive by putting nice things on it or in it.
decrease
vto become or make something become smaller in size, amount, number, etc.
decree
nan official order that has the force of law
dedicate
vTo give your time, effort, or attention completely to a particular activity or purpose because you believe it is important.
deduce
vTo reach a conclusion or decision by reasoning from known facts or evidence.
deduct
vTo take away an amount or part from a total.
deem
vto consider or judge something in a particular way
default
nA failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.
defeat
vTo win a victory over someone in a battle, competition, or game.
defect
nA fault or imperfection in a person or thing
defendant
nA person or group accused of a crime in a court of law.
defiance
nOpen refusal to obey someone or something.
deficiency
nThe state of not having, or not having enough of, something that is essential
deficit
nThe amount by which something, especially money, is too small or less than what is required.
define
vTo state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.
definitely
advwithout any doubt; certainly.
definition
nA statement of the exact meaning of a word or phrase, or the nature or scope of something.
definitive
adjproviding a final decision or answer that cannot be changed
defy
vTo refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.
degenerate
vTo become worse in quality, character, or condition, especially through a gradual decline.
degrade
vto make the quality of something worse
deliberate
adjdone consciously and intentionally; not accidental
delicate
adjVery fine or intricate in texture or structure; easily broken or damaged.
demand
vTo ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows you expect to get it.
demonstrate
vTo show something clearly by giving proof or evidence.
denial
nA statement that something is not true or did not happen.
denote
vto be a sign of something; to mean something
denounce
vTo publicly declare something or someone to be wrong or evil.
dentist
na person whose job is to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums.
deny
vto state that something is not true
depict
vTo represent someone or something in a picture, sculpture, or other art form.
deport
vto legally force someone to leave a country, especially because they have broken the law or do not have the right to be there
depress
vTo make someone feel very unhappy and without hope.
depression
nA medical condition in which a person feels very sad, anxious, and without hope, often over a long period.
deprive
vTo prevent someone from having or doing something, especially something important or necessary.
derive
vTo obtain something from a specified source.
descend
vTo move from a higher place to a lower one; to go down.
descendant
nA person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.
descent
nan act of moving downwards, dropping, or falling
describe
vto say or write what someone or something is like; to give a detailed account of something.
deserve
vto have earned or to be given something because of the way you have behaved or the qualities you have