GRE 8000 词表

completely wet; soaked through.

a tool or machine used for making holes in hard materials

To talk nonsense in a childish or silly way.

To rain lightly in very small drops.

characterized by light rain falling in very fine drops

Amusing in an odd or whimsical way

a continuous low humming sound

to hang or bend downwards, often because of being weak, tired, or sad

a very small drop of a liquid.

The scum or waste material that forms on the surface of molten metal.

a long period of time when there is little or no rain

A large group of animals, especially cattle or sheep, moving or being driven together.

hard, boring work

Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.

hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon

A young duck.

A tube or channel for carrying something, especially air, liquid, or cables.

A formal fight between two people, using weapons, to settle a point of honour.

a piece of music for two singers or musicians

Not interesting or exciting; boring.

A model or replica of a human being, used for display, practice, or testing.

A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert.

A person who is easily deceived or tricked.

Deceitful; marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with intent to deceive; double-dealing.

The length of time that something lasts or continues.

threats or force used to make someone do something against their will

Willing to do what you should do; obeying and showing respect.

a person, animal, or plant that is much smaller than the usual size for its type

A house, flat, or other place of residence.

to gradually become smaller or less

(of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

A machine for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using rotating coils of wire in a magnetic field; a generator.

not operating normally or properly

a learning disorder that primarily affects reading and spelling skills, characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition.

Relating to or suffering from indigestion.

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

A piece of soft material that is placed in the ear to keep out noise or water.

a piece of jewellery that is worn on the lobe or edge of the ear

The range within which a sound, especially a voice, can be heard.

extremely loud and shrill; loud enough to hurt one's ears.

relating to the earth or human life on earth, as opposed to spiritual or heavenly things.

resembling or suggestive of earth or soil.

a wooden frame for holding an artist's work while it is being painted or drawn.

To listen secretly to a private conversation.

the period of time when the tide flows away from the land; the movement of the tide away from the land

the quality of being full of energy and happiness; exuberance.

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.

Deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

The practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

A scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment.

using money, resources, or time carefully and without waste

A state of overwhelming feeling, especially of great happiness or joyful passion.

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

a circular movement of water, air, or smoke, causing a small whirlpool or whirlwind

a large, impressive building, especially a large public building or a complex structure.

to improve someone's mind or character by teaching

To remove or erase something, especially a mark or writing, from a surface.

(of a liquid) to produce small bubbles of gas.

(of a person or a way of life) weak, powerless, and lacking in vitality; decadent

producing the desired result or effect; effective.

The ability, especially of a medicine or a method, to produce the desired result or effect.

unpleasant or harmful gases, odors, or vapors, especially those released as waste.

Insolent or shameless boldness; rude and disrespectful behavior.

shining brightly; radiant.

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

thinking only about yourself and your own needs or desires; self-centered.

a person who is excessively self-centered and talks about themselves too much.

extremely and obviously bad or wrong

A way out; an exit.

containing a lot of careful detail or many detailed parts

The process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail.

extremely happy and excited, especially because of something good that has happened

the joint between the upper and lower parts of the arm where it bends in the middle.

a sad poem or song, especially remembering someone who has died or something that no longer exists

relating to the most basic and important part of something

resembling an elephant, especially in being large, clumsy, or ponderous.

to lift someone or something to a higher position

To get or produce something, especially information or a reaction.

Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.

To completely remove or get rid of something.

the richest, most powerful, best-educated, or most highly skilled group in a society

the omission of a word or phrase necessary for a complete grammatical construction but understood in the context.

Having the shape of an ellipse; oval.

A type of large deciduous tree with rough leaves and a tall, broad shape.

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.

To make something longer, or to become longer.

fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.

To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it.

To avoid or escape from someone or something, especially in a skillful or cunning way.

difficult to find, catch, or achieve

to make someone or something extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food

the state of being extremely thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.

to come out from a source

to free a person from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially slavery or serfdom.

An official order by a government to stop trade with another country, or the stopping of a particular type of goods being traded.

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

To fix something firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass.

to make something more beautiful or interesting by adding decorations or details.

The crime of stealing money or property that you are responsible for, especially from your employer.

serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; representative.

To be a visible or tangible expression of an idea, quality, or feeling.

to make someone feel more brave or confident

To decorate a surface by making a raised design on it.

to hold someone closely in one's arms as a sign of affection.

to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material

to correct or improve a text, especially by removing errors.

A sudden serious and dangerous event or situation which needs immediate action to deal with it.

to leave your own country to go and live permanently in another country.

A position of superiority, high rank, or fame.

famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

a person who is sent by one government or political leader to another to deliver messages or to take part in discussions

To send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas.

Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

to express emotion in a very obvious or theatrical way, especially when acting

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

expressed or performed with emphasis

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience.

To give someone the authority or power to do something.