GRE 8000 词表

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

to praise or admire someone excessively or in a way that is not sincere, often to gain favor.

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance.

to give a faint indication or suggestion of something

the arrival of an important person, thing, or event

happening or carried on according to chance rather than design or inherent nature.

preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.

to present or describe a product, service, or event in a public medium to promote sales or attendance.

sensible and a good idea in order to achieve something

Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

to publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy.

the protection or support of a particular person or organization.

To put air or a gas into a liquid or substance, such as soil or water.

Existing, happening, or operating in the air.

a person who has a highly developed appreciation of beauty, especially in art and nature.

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

friendly, easy to talk to, and easy to like

behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.

Behaving or speaking in a way that is not genuine or natural, in order to impress others.

A feeling of liking and caring for someone or something

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

To officially attach or connect an organization or person to a larger group

The state of being officially connected with or a member of a larger organization or group.

A strong feeling that you understand and like someone or something

to state firmly or publicly that something is true or that you support something strongly

To attach or fasten something to something else.

To cause pain, suffering, or severe trouble to someone or something.

Something that causes pain or suffering

the state of having a lot of money or owning many things; wealth

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

low enough in price that people can pay for it or buy it

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.

to collect or form into a mass or group

To make someone or something seem greater or more powerful.

to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse

formed by the combination of several separate elements; total.

Feelings of anger and hatred that may result in threatening or violent behaviour.

ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

a person, group, or country that attacks first or starts a conflict.

To make someone feel unhappy, distressed, or wronged.

Able to move quickly and easily

the ability to move quickly and easily

to make someone feel angry, anxious, or nervous

feeling or appearing troubled, nervous, or disturbed.

A person who believes that it is impossible to know whether or not God exists.

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

extreme physical or mental suffering

relating to land, farming, or agriculture.

pleasant and easy to like

The science of soil management and crop production.

To cause pain or trouble to someone; to be ill

carried or transported by the air

not allowing air to enter or escape.

a translucent, usually white, fine-grained variety of gypsum, used for carving ornaments.

brisk and cheerful readiness

Although; even though.

a form of chemistry studied in the middle ages that involved trying to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold and to find an elixir to make people live forever.

A small recessed section of a room or garden.

Quick to notice and respond to danger or problems; watchful.

A false or assumed name, especially one used by a criminal.

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

to cause someone to feel isolated or estranged

To arrange things in a straight line or in the correct position relative to each other.

Relating to nourishment or nutrition.

a chemical substance that reacts with acids to form a salt and has a ph greater than 7.

to make (an unpleasant feeling) less strong

To state that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof.

loyalty or commitment to a superior, government, group, or cause.

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

having an allergy to a substance

a medical condition in which the body reacts badly to a particular substance because it has become too sensitive to it

To make something less severe, painful, or unpleasant.

To set apart or designate something for a specific purpose or to a particular person or group.

an amount of something, especially money, that is given to someone regularly or for a particular purpose

To mention something or someone indirectly, without discussing it or them explicitly.

Very attractive or tempting; charming.

An indirect or passing reference to something, especially in literature.

In the air; high up in the air.

not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

To make or become different; to change.

To occur or follow by turns; to repeatedly switch between two states or actions.

The principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others.

Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

a chemical element that is a light, silver-white metal used for making cooking equipment, aircraft parts, etc.

a mixture or blend of different elements.

to combine two or more things into a single, unified whole, especially organizations or companies.

to collect something, especially in large quantities

a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport or an artistic activity, on an unpaid basis rather as a hobby.

characteristic of an amateur; not done with professional skill or competence.

able to use both hands equally well

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; not clear or decided.

The state of having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel.

Having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel.

To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

to make something bad or unsatisfactory better

Willing to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for.

To make small changes to a text, law, or document in order to improve it or correct it.

a change or addition made to a law, contract, constitution, or other legal document.

A feature or service that makes a place pleasant, comfortable, or easy to live in.

having or displaying a friendly, pleasant, and agreeable manner.

Characterized by friendliness and goodwill; not hostile or antagonistic.

A friendly and peaceful relationship between people or countries.

A medical condition in which a person loses their memory, often because of an injury to the brain or a period of severe mental shock.

an official order by a government that allows people who have been put in prison for crimes against the state to go free

Having no definite shape or form; shapeless.

to gradually pay off a debt, such as a mortgage or loan, by making regular payments.

an animal, such as a frog or toad, that can live both on land and in water.

(of an amount or supply) large and generous; more than enough

to increase the strength or amount of something, especially sound.

the greatest distance that a wave, especially a sound or radio wave, vibrates from its central position

a small object worn because it is believed to protect against evil, harm, or illness, or to bring good luck.

To entertain someone, especially by appealing to their sense of humor.

Belonging to a period other than the one being portrayed; out of date in style, design, or ideas.

not requiring, or capable of occurring in the absence of, oxygen.

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

the inability to feel pain while conscious.

(of a drug) acting to relieve pain.