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。
exposition
nA comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
expression
nThe act of making your thoughts, feelings, etc., known by words, actions, or art
exquisite
adjExtremely beautiful, delicate, or carefully made.
extensive
adjcovering a large area; great in amount or scale.
extent
nthe area covered by something; the size or scale of something
external
adjRelating to, located on, or coming from the outside.
extinct
adj(of a type of plant, animal, etc.) no longer in existence
extinguish
vTo cause a fire or light to stop burning or shining.
extract
vto remove or take out something, especially by effort or force
extraordinary
adjVery unusual or remarkable.
extravagant
adjspending or using a lot more money or resources than is necessary or reasonable
extreme
adjvery great in degree or intensity
fabric
nCloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers
fabricate
vTo invent or produce something false in order to deceive.
facet
none side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
facilitate
vto make an action or process easier or less difficult
factor
nOne of the things that has an effect on a particular situation, decision, or event.
faculty
nAll the teachers in a particular university, college, or school
faith
nComplete trust or confidence in someone or something
fake
adjNot genuine; imitation or counterfeit.
famine
nA very serious lack of food for a large number of people, causing illness and death.
fantastic
adjextremely good, enjoyable, or impressive
fantasy
nThe activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
fascinate
vto attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely
fatal
adjCausing or ending in death
fatigue
na feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness
feasible
adjable to be done or achieved; possible and practical.
feast
na large or special meal, especially for a lot of people and to celebrate something
feature
nA distinctive or important part or aspect of something.
federal
adjrelating to a system of government in which several states or regions unite under a central authority while retaining some independent powers.
federation
nA group of states or organizations that have joined together to form a single central authority, while keeping some control over their own internal affairs.
feeble
adjLacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
fellowship
na group of people who share the same interests, beliefs, or profession, or the feeling of friendship between members of such a group.
feminine
adjHaving qualities or an appearance traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness.
ferry
vto carry people or goods in a boat or other vehicle, especially regularly across a river or short stretch of sea
fertilizer
nA substance that is added to soil to help plants grow.
fiction
nLiterature that describes imaginary people and events, not real ones.
figure
nA number representing an amount, especially in official statistics.
finance
nThe management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.
financial
adjRelating to money and how it is managed, especially by a government, company, or large organization.
finite
adjHaving limits or bounds; not infinite.
fitting
adjSuitable or appropriate for a particular situation or purpose.
fixture
nA permanent piece of furniture or equipment that is fixed in position in a building or vehicle.
flank
nthe side of something, especially an animal's body or a military formation.
flap
vto move up and down or from side to side with quick, light movements, or to make something do this
flare
vTo burn or shine with a sudden, bright, unsteady light.
flask
na narrow-necked bottle made of glass or plastic, used especially in chemistry laboratories.
flat
adjLevel and smooth, with no curved, high, or hollow parts
flatter
vto praise someone in an exaggerated way, often to gain favor or to make them feel pleased
flaw
na mark or fault that spoils something and makes it less perfect or effective
flexible
adjable to bend easily without breaking.
fling
vTo throw or push something or someone suddenly or forcefully.
flip
vTo turn over quickly or with a light, sharp movement.
float
vto rest or move on the surface of a liquid without sinking
fluctuate
vto change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another.
flush
vto become red in the face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot
flutter
vTo make a series of quick, delicate movements up and down or from side to side.
foam
na mass of very small bubbles that form on the surface of a liquid.
focus
nthe main or central point of something, especially of attention or interest
foil
vto prevent something bad or someone's plan from succeeding.
fold
vTo bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.
force
nPhysical strength or power
foremost
adjmost prominent in rank, importance, or position.
foresee
vto know or be aware of something that will happen in the future
forge
vTo make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive.
formal
adjRelating to or done in accordance with rules, convention, or ceremony; official.
format
nThe way in which something is arranged or organized, especially the size, shape, and general appearance of a book, magazine, or document.
formidable
adjinspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
formula
nA standard form or method for doing or producing something, especially one that is widely used.
formulate
vTo create or prepare something carefully, putting thought into its details.
fort
nA building or group of buildings constructed for military defence, often with strong walls and other features to protect against attack.
forthcoming
adjAbout to happen or appear in the near future.
forum
na place, situation, or group in which people exchange ideas and discuss issues, especially of public interest
fossil
nThe remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal preserved in rock.
foster
vto encourage the development or growth of something, especially ideas or feelings
foul
adjoffensive or disgusting because of decay or dirt
fraction
na small part or amount of something
fracture
nThe result of breaking something, especially a bone or other hard object
fragile
adjeasily broken, damaged, or destroyed.
fragrance
nA pleasant, sweet smell
frantic
adjinvolving a lot of activity performed quickly, in a way that is not very organized
fraud
nthe crime of deceiving people in order to gain something such as money or goods
frequency
nThe rate at which something happens or is repeated over a particular period of time or in a given sample.
frequent
adjhappening or doing something often
friction
nthe resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
fringe
nAn outer edge or border of an area, group, or subject
fuel
nA substance such as oil, gas, coal, or wood that is burned to produce heat or power.
fulfill
vTo achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted.
function
nThe purpose that something is designed for or the job that someone or something does.
fund
nA sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
fundamental
adjrelating to the most important or basic part of something
furious
adjextremely angry
furnish
vTo provide or supply something needed or wanted.
furniture
nThe movable objects, such as chairs, tables, and beds, that are used to make a room or building suitable for living or working in.
furthermore
advIn addition to what has been said; moreover.
fury
nwild or violent anger
fuse
nA safety device containing a piece of wire that melts and breaks an electric circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.
fusion
nThe process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
galaxy
nA very large group of stars and associated matter held together by gravitational attraction
gamble
vTo play games of chance for money; to bet money on the result of something uncertain.
garbage
nWaste material or unwanted things that are no longer useful or wanted and are thrown away.
garment
nAn item of clothing
gasp
vTo take a short, quick breath through the mouth, especially because of surprise, pain, or shock.
gauge
na standard measure or scale of measurement
gaze
vTo look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
gear
nA set of toothed wheels that work together to change the relation between the speed of a driving mechanism and the speed of the driven parts.
generalize
vto make a general statement or form a general opinion that is true in most cases
generate
vTo produce or create something.
generous
adjWilling to give money, help, or time freely.
genetic
adjrelating to genes or heredity
genuine
adjreal and exactly what it appears to be; not artificial or false.
geology
nthe scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth, especially as recorded in rocks.
gigantic
adjextremely large in size, amount, or degree; enormous.
giggle
vto laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially because you are amused, nervous, or embarrassed.
given
adjAlready stated, fixed, or specified
glamour
nAn attractive and exciting quality that makes someone or something seem special, often associated with wealth, beauty, or fame.
glance
vTo look at something or someone very quickly
gland
nAn organ in the body that produces and releases a particular substance, such as a hormone, sweat, or saliva.
glare
vTo look at someone or something in an angry way.
gleam
vto shine with a soft, faint, or intermittent light