GRE 8000 词表

To write or create a piece of music, a poem, or a letter.

Having one's feelings and expression under control; calm and self-possessed.

A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.

A mixture of decaying organic matter, such as vegetable waste and leaves, used to improve soil quality.

The state of being calm and in control of your feelings or behaviour.

A thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; a mixture.

to understand something fully

Able to be understood; intelligible.

Including or dealing with all or nearly all aspects of something.

To press or squeeze something so that it takes up less space.

An agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something, especially something harmful or wrong.

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows a wrong action or thought

To link things together in a chain or series.

having an outline or surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.

To hide something carefully or prevent it from being seen or known.

to admit that something is true or correct, often unwillingly

an excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.

to form an idea, plan, or design in the mind

to direct your attention or mental effort towards a particular activity, subject, or problem

The process of conceiving a child in the womb; fertilization.

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

Something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement.

To make someone less angry or more friendly, especially by acting in a friendly way or by giving them something.

intended to make someone less angry or more friendly; showing a willingness to end a disagreement.

Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.

a private meeting or secret assembly, especially of cardinals for the election of a pope.

proving that something is true, or ending any doubt

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

A state of peace and agreement; harmony.

Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.

To agree with someone or have the same opinion as them.

A temporary injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, resulting in headache, dizziness, or confusion.

To express very strong disapproval of someone or something, usually for moral reasons.

To make something shorter or smaller, especially a piece of writing or speech.

to behave as if you are more important and more intelligent than other people, showing them a lack of respect

Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others.

To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong or offensive by treating it as if it were not serious or important; to forgive or overlook an offense.

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable.

To organize and perform a particular activity.

A channel for carrying water or other fluid.

A solid or hollow object which has a circular base and narrows to a point at the top.

A sweet food or delicacy made with sugar, such as candy, cake, or pastry.

A union of people, groups, or states for a common purpose, especially a formal alliance between nations.

to discuss something with someone, often in order to reach a decision

A large formal meeting where people discuss ideas and information related to a particular subject, often lasting several days.

To admit that you have done something wrong or illegal.

To tell someone a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others.

The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people

The particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things.

To keep someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, or time.

To state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence.

to officially take something away from someone, especially as a punishment or because laws have been broken

A very large and destructive fire that causes extensive damage.

to combine two or more ideas, pieces of information, etc. into one, often in a way that is confusing or misleading

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

to behave and think in the same way as most other people in a group or society

a person who behaves or thinks in the same way as most other people, and does not want to be different

Behaviour that follows the usual standards that are expected by a group or society.

To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations.

To face someone or something in a hostile or argumentative way.

(of a liquid, especially blood) to become thick or solid, often by cooling

(of a person) pleasant to be with because their interests and personality are similar to one's own

To cause too much blood or mucus to accumulate in a vessel or organ of the body.

A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.

To come together in a group or crowd; to assemble.

(of shapes) identical in form; coinciding exactly when superimposed.

suitable or appropriate in a particular situation; in agreement or harmony.

A type of tree or shrub that produces cones and typically has needle-shaped or scale-like leaves. Most conifers are evergreen.

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.

To join together; to unite or combine.

a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'because'.

To make something appear or happen as if by magic.

To secretly allow something wrong or illegal to happen.

a person who knows a lot about and enjoys good food, wine, art, etc., and can judge quality and skill in that subject

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

To take control of a country or city and its people by force.

The act of taking control of a country, city, etc., by force

A person's moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one's behaviour.

taking care to do things carefully and correctly

To enlist someone compulsorily into the armed forces.

A general agreement among a group of people.

permission or agreement for something to happen

a result or effect of an action, condition, or event.

Important; significant

opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values

a school where students study music, theatre, or dance

to protect something from being damaged, destroyed, or wasted

large or significant in size, amount, or extent.

to give or send something to a person or place to be looked after or sold

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way.

Always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way.

to give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed

to make something stronger or more solid

the action or process of making something stronger or more solid.

A speech sound made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air through the mouth.

Very easy to see or notice; attracting attention.

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

To secretly plan with others to do something illegal or harmful.

Happening all the time or repeatedly.

a named group of stars in the sky, often forming a pattern, as officially defined by astronomers.

a feeling of great surprise, shock, or worry that makes you unable to think clearly or act

a member of a constituency who elects or is represented by an elected official.

To be or be considered as something

The system of laws and basic principles that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by.

related to or in accordance with the constitution of a state or organization.

To force someone to do something or to behave in a particular way.

Appearing forced, unnatural, or not relaxed.

a thing that limits or restricts something

To make something narrower, tighter, or less free to move, especially by squeezing or surrounding it.

To build or make something physical, such as a road, building, or machine.

to understand the meaning of a word, sentence, or action in a particular way

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government's citizens and interests there.

Complete or perfect in every way; showing supreme skill.

The state of touching or meeting something or someone.

(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

to have something inside or as part of itself

The act of keeping something under control or within limits.

to make something dirty, polluted, or poisonous by adding a harmful substance.