GRE 8000 词表

The top or highest part of something, such as a hill or a wave.

Sad and disappointed because you have failed and you are no longer proud or confident.

to suddenly move away from someone or something because you are frightened or in pain

behaving in a way that shows you are very embarrassed or ashamed

plural of criterion; principles or standards by which something is judged or decided

a standard or principle by which something is judged or decided

a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.

Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

to make a deep, harsh sound like that of a frog

a handicraft in which yarn is made into fabric using a hooked needle.

Plates, cups, dishes, and other similar items, especially ones made of earthenware or china.

the situation in which someone important gives jobs to friends rather than to independent people who have the necessary skills and experience.

a person who is dishonest or a criminal

A mark, object, or shape formed by two lines or pieces crossing each other, typically at right angles (X or +).

To lower your body close to the ground by bending your legs under you

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority, usually made of or decorated with precious metals and jewels.

Extremely important because it will affect other things.

the quality of being crude, lacking refinement, subtlety, or sophistication.

A very small piece of food, especially bread or cake, that has fallen off a larger piece.

To break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over time or due to pressure.

To crush something so that it becomes full of folds or creases.

any of a series of medieval military expeditions made by europeans to recover the holy land from the muslims.

the hard outer layer of bread, pastry, or a pie.

a long stick with a piece that fits under the arm, used by someone who is injured or disabled to help them walk.

the most important or difficult part of a problem or an issue

relating to or involving the branch of physics that deals with the production and effects of very low temperatures.

having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

A young animal of certain species, such as a bear, lion, fox, or tiger.

A small space in a large office, separated by low walls, where one person works.

A signal, such as a word or action, used to prompt an event or action in a performance, operation, or process.

A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.

Relating to the kitchen or to cooking.

The highest or climactic point of something, especially after a long period of development.

deserving blame or censure for being wrong, evil, or injurious.

A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.

to prepare and use land for growing crops or plants.

(of land or plants) prepared for and used for growing crops or gardens.

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

A type of thick white cloud with a flat base and rounded shape, often seen in fair weather

having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

A strong desire for money or possessions; greed.

a person in charge of a museum, library, or art gallery, who is responsible for selecting, caring for, and displaying the items

a stone or concrete edging to a street or path.

(of a liquid, especially milk) to separate into solid and liquid parts, forming lumps.

A bad-tempered, difficult, and often old person.

the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.

Done quickly and without paying enough attention to details

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

to reduce or limit something, especially something good or useful

a soft bag filled with air or a soft material such as feathers, used to make a seat more comfortable.

a person who has responsibility for or looks after something

The legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died.

according to or based on what is generally done or believed

the hard skin at the base of a fingernail or toenail.

knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food.

happening in cycles; regularly repeated

a violent tropical storm with very strong winds that move in a circular direction

A solid or hollow geometric figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.

A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest and are not sincere or honest.

An evergreen coniferous tree with small, dark, scale-like leaves and rounded woody cones.

The branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of plant and animal cells.

to take a slight and not very serious interest in a subject, or try a particular activity for a short period

Silly or foolish

a short pointed knife used as a weapon

An early photographic process invented in the 19th century, using a silver-coated copper plate treated with iodine vapor to make it light-sensitive.

Small and pretty in a delicate way

to act or move slowly or lazily

Slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way.

Reduced in magnitude or intensity; having had oscillations or vibrations diminished.

to make something slightly wet

a man who places particular importance upon his dress, appearance, and manners, often to an exaggerated degree.

(especially of a man) neat and trim in dress and appearance; stylish.

Marked with spots or rounded patches of a different color or shade.

A person who enjoys and seeks out very dangerous activities

To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.

To make someone feel frightened or less confident about doing something.

to do something very slowly, especially in a way that wastes time

to make something such as a device or chemical process stop working

to make something less strong, sharp, or noticeable

A situation in an argument, contest, or conflict in which no progress can be made because neither side will give way.

showing no emotion or expression on your face, especially when you are saying something funny

the activity of buying, selling, or doing business with people

a lack or shortage of something; scarcity.

A sudden and complete failure or collapse, often in a humiliating way.

To leave a ship or aircraft.

to reduce the quality, value, or character of someone or something

a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament, in which opposing arguments are put forward

to make someone or something physically weak

(of a river or stream) to emerge from a confined area into a wider, open space.

To question someone in detail about a completed mission or undertaking.

scattered pieces of rubbish or remains, especially after something has been destroyed.

to show that a belief, theory, or claim is false or exaggerated.

The first public appearance of a performer or sports player

A state of low moral standards and behavior in a society, often associated with excessive pleasure and wealth.

the act or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

Behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society

acceptable and good enough

The act of deliberately making someone believe something that is not true.

A unit for measuring the loudness of sound.

(of a tree or shrub) shedding its leaves annually

To kill or destroy a large proportion of a group.

To succeed in reading, understanding, or interpreting something that is difficult to understand or that is written in code.

to speak or recite something in a dramatic, passionate, or rhetorical way, often as if giving a formal speech.

the act or art of speaking in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as in a public address.

to become smaller, fewer, or weaker; to decrease

To convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

To decay or to break down into simpler parts or substances.

The process of decaying or rotting, especially of organic matter.

To make something look more attractive by putting nice things on it or in it.

Correct and socially acceptable behavior, manners, and appearance, especially in a formal situation.

worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.

to say publicly that you strongly disapprove of something

The hard work and effort that someone puts into an activity or purpose because they believe it is very important.

To reach a conclusion or decision by reasoning from known facts or evidence.

To take away an amount or part from a total.

Relating to a logical process where a specific conclusion is necessarily reached from general principles or premises.

a thing that is done, especially one that is very good or very bad; an action.

to deliberately damage the appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

A failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a court of law.