GRE 8000 词表

Coming from outside; not belonging to or directly connected with the subject or matter at hand.

to estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information or data.

the act or habit of spending more money than you can afford or than is necessary

A person who holds extreme or fanatical political or religious views, especially one who resorts to or advocates extreme action.

Able to be freed or disentangled from a difficult situation or constraint.

to free or remove someone or something from a difficult situation or constraint

a person who is active and confident, and who enjoys spending time with other people

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience.

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

to flow out slowly and steadily, or to cause something to flow out in this way, especially through small openings

to feel and show great happiness or pride, especially because of a success

Cloth produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers

To invent or produce something false in order to deceive.

The front of a large building, especially one that is impressive or beautiful.

one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

(of an argument, theory, or statement) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

to make an action or process easier or less difficult

The buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose or activity.

A small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.

(Of a mathematical expression, especially a polynomial) Capable of being expressed as a product of two or more simpler expressions.

An employee who does all kinds of work.

based on or concerned with facts; true and accurate.

All the teachers in a particular university, college, or school

an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities.

following or influenced by a style, activity, or interest that is very popular for a short time

to lose brightness, freshness, or strength gradually

a bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a notched beak, often trained to hunt small game.

based on a mistaken belief or containing a mistake in reasoning; misleading or deceptive.

A false or mistaken idea or belief.

The likelihood of making mistakes or being wrong.

capable of making mistakes or being wrong.

(of farmland) plowed and harrowed but left unsown for a period in order to restore its fertility.

the state of being untrue or incorrect.

to become weaker or less effective and be unable to continue in the usual way

A good knowledge of something, or the fact that you know it so well.

A very serious lack of food for a large number of people, causing illness and death.

To cause to suffer severely from hunger

A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause.

A long, sharp tooth of a dog, wolf, or snake.

The activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.

a humorous play or film where the plot and characters are exaggerated to make people laugh

The act of saying goodbye or an expression of good wishes when parting.

Having a wide range, influence, or effect; extensive.

Moving or capable of moving at high speed

To attach or fix something firmly to something else.

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

The quality of being firm, fixed, or secure; stability.

Causing or ending in death

A unit of length equal to six feet (approximately 1.8 metres), used in measuring the depth of water.

a feeling of extreme physical or mental tiredness

To make an animal or person fatter, especially before slaughter or sale.

Complacent stupidity; foolishness.

extremely silly, showing a lack of intelligence or thought.

A device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas from a pipe or container.

Responsibility for a mistake or for something bad that has happened.

a person who habitually looks for and criticizes faults in others or in things.

expressing approval or agreement

a young deer in its first year

To disturb or disconcert someone; to cause them to feel unsettled or embarrassed.

able to be done or achieved; possible and practical.

an action or piece of work that requires skill, strength, or courage and is an impressive achievement.

A distinctive or important part or aspect of something.

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

the ability to produce many children or young

Lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

Information or statements of opinion about something, such as a new product or a performance, that tell you if it is successful or liked

to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep, etc.

not genuine; pretended or simulated.

A pretended attack or movement intended to distract or deceive an opponent.

well-chosen or suited to the circumstances

To cut down a tree

A person who has committed a serious crime.

a serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more severe than a misdemeanor.

A person who supports the belief that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men.

a low frame bordering a fireplace to keep in burning logs.

(of an animal or plant) existing in a wild state, especially after having been domesticated or cultivated.

To undergo or cause to undergo fermentation, a chemical breakdown by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms.

A chemical process in which substances such as sugar are broken down into simpler substances, producing alcohol, gases, or acids, often used in making foods like bread, yogurt, or alcoholic drinks.

A green plant with feathery leaves called fronds and no flowers, that grows in damp, shady places and reproduces by means of spores.

A small, domesticated mammal of the weasel family, often kept for hunting rabbits or as a pet.

Containing iron, especially in the form of iron with a valency of two.

(of land or soil) able to produce good crops or plants

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances to it.

A substance that is added to soil to help plants grow.

Intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.

very strong and sincere feeling or belief

(of a wound or sore) to become infected and filled with pus.

typical of or suitable for a celebration or festival

Having a strong, unpleasant smell

A chain or shackle placed around a prisoner's ankle to restrict movement.

an unborn or unhatched offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human more than eight weeks after conception.

A long and bitter quarrel or conflict between two people, families, or groups.

a complete and ridiculous failure, especially of a performance or plan.

An official order or authorization given by a person in authority.

Changing often and unpredictably, especially in one's loyalties, interests, or affections.

Not real or true; invented or imagined.

To make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

A soft sweet fruit that grows in hot climates, full of small seeds and often eaten dried

A thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination.

(of language) used not with its basic, literal meaning, but in a way that creates a vivid image or suggests a different association.

a person who is the head or chief in name only, having no real power or authority.

a small ornamental statue of a person or animal

A folder, box, or other container for storing loose papers in an organized way.

the use of long speeches and other tactics to delay or prevent a legislative vote or decision.

Delicate ornamental work of fine gold or silver wire formed into intricate patterns.

Very small, sharp pieces of metal that are removed from a larger piece when it is rubbed with a file.

a young female horse, especially one less than four years old.

a device containing paper, sand, chemicals, etc. that a liquid or gas is passed through in order to remove any materials that are not wanted

Disgusting dirt or refuse.

the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, especially when particularly dramatic or exciting.

impressive delicacy and skill.

excessively fussy or difficult to please, especially about food or details

Having limits or bounds; not infinite.

A portable gun, such as a rifle or pistol.

A nocturnal beetle-like insect, the female of which emits light from the end of its abdomen.

relating to government revenue, especially taxes

A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or the earth.

To look at or think about something constantly and with great attention.

soft and weak; not firm or hard