GRE 8000 词表

not feeling involved with someone or something in an emotional way; separate or disconnected.

to keep someone in an official place, such as a police station, a prison, or a hospital, and stop them from leaving

the act or process of discovering or noticing something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.

To make someone decide not to do something, especially by making them realize the difficulties or unpleasant consequences involved.

a liquid or powder used for washing things, especially clothes or dishes, that helps to remove dirt and grease.

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or value.

The process of becoming progressively worse.

a factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.

The quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult.

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

A large and violent explosion, especially one caused by a bomb.

a longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere.

The act of taking away from a person's reputation or merit; disparagement.

Causing harm or damage.

Waste or debris of any kind.

to destroy or damage something very badly

Differing from an accepted norm or standard, especially in social or sexual behavior.

to start to do something different from what is expected or agreed

A difference from what is usual or expected.

not sincere or honest; behaving in a way that tricks people

To invent or plan something, especially a complex procedure or system, using skill and imagination.

Completely lacking or free from something.

Very loving or loyal.

a person who is very enthusiastic about and loyal to a person, belief, or activity

Relating to or used in religious worship or prayer.

to eat something quickly and eagerly

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

skillful with your hands

A serious medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in the blood because it does not have enough insulin.

Extremely bad, shocking, or evil.

to identify the nature of an illness or a problem by examining the symptoms

(of a straight line) joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape at an angle

A simplified drawing or plan that shows the exact shape, arrangement, or workings of something.

a form of a language that is spoken in a particular area and that has some words, grammar, or pronunciation that are different from the forms used in other areas

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a circle or sphere.

(of fabric) so fine and delicate as to be transparent or translucent.

a forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism.

To say or read something aloud for someone else to write down.

Intended to teach, especially in a way that is too moralizing or instructive.

(of a person, animal, or plant) to stop living

A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition.

to recognize or show that two things are not the same

Lacking confidence in one's own ability or worth; shy and hesitant.

To spread or cause something to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people.

The process of breaking down food in the stomach and intestines into substances that the body can use.

Any of the numbers from 0 to 9

The quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

To move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else.

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

To cause or allow a building, structure, or organization to fall into a state of disrepair or ruin.

(of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

to become or to make something larger, wider, or more open.

intended to cause delay

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge.

careful and persistent work or effort.

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another solvent

Not bright or clear; lacking in light.

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.

A small hollow place in the skin, especially one formed in the cheeks when a person smiles.

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

Dirty and discolored; shabby and dull in appearance.

relating to the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations

Extremely serious or urgent, often involving danger or disaster.

A slow, sad song or piece of music, especially one played or sung at a funeral.

To persuade someone that an idea or belief is mistaken.

to cause to lose affection or loyalty; to make discontented or disloyal

unpleasant or offensive

To take weapons away from someone

A state of disorganization or untidiness.

A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

to expel (a lawyer) from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular jurisdiction, usually as a punishment for serious misconduct.

To pay out money, especially from a fund or an amount that has been collected.

to get rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable

to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear or obvious

able to be seen, heard, or recognized

Showing good judgment, especially in matters of taste or style; perceptive.

to allow someone officially to leave somewhere, especially a hospital or a court

A person who believes in and follows the teachings of a religious or philosophical leader.

the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience.

To say that you do not have or are not responsible for something.

to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden

A descriptive list of recordings by a particular performer or composer, or on a particular theme.

To confuse or disconcert someone; to upset or frustrate by throwing into a state of confusion.

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.

Feeling uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.

a feeling of embarrassment, unease, or confusion.

To disturb the composure or calmness of; to agitate or unsettle.

To make someone feel anxious, confused, or embarrassed.

lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; conflict

a reduction in the usual price of something

written or spoken communication or debate.

to harm the good reputation of a person or group; to make people stop believing in something or someone.

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.

A difference between two or more things that should be the same.

individually separate and distinct.

The freedom or power to decide what should be done in a particular situation.

available for use at the discretion of the user; not allocated or fixed.

To recognize a clear distinction or difference between things.

making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

(of speech or writing) moving from one subject to another in a way that is not obviously logical

the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

Separated from or existing without a physical body.

To free from illusion or false belief; to disappoint someone by revealing the unpleasant truth about something or someone they admired.

To separate or release from a connection or engagement.

to separate something from something else that it has become joined or mixed with

To spoil the appearance of something or someone, especially by marking or damaging the surface.

To cause something to pour out from the mouth or a container, especially in a large and uncontrolled way.

To make someone feel dissatisfied and annoyed.

To change your appearance so that people cannot recognize you.

a very strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for something or someone because it is unpleasant or offensive.

to disappoint someone by making them realize that a belief or ideal they held is not true or good

To clean something using a substance that kills bacteria and germs.

A chemical substance that is used to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses, especially on surfaces and equipment.

To dig up something that has been buried, especially a dead body.

not influenced by personal feelings or by the chance of getting some advantage for yourself; fair and objective

A lack of connection or consistency; a sharp separation or contrast.