GRE 8000 词表

(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

to call to someone in order to attract their attention

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

(especially of an old person) strong and healthy

Showing little enthusiasm or effort; lacking energy or commitment.

A typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing, especially one that is considered excellent.

to make holy; to honor as holy

regarded as holy; venerated

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.

a circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person in a religious painting, etc.

Characterized by frequent stops or pauses; hesitant and uneven.

A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things and driving in nails.

to prevent someone from easily doing or achieving something

To touch, hold, or move something with your hands.

a large building where aircraft are kept

Having a dejected, guilty, or ashamed appearance

A strong feeling of wanting something.

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random

a long, loud, and aggressive speech, especially one delivered in public.

To annoy or worry someone by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them.

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

to become firm, stiff, or solid, or to make something become firm, stiff, or solid

Stubborn and unwilling to change your ideas or opinions.

able to survive difficult or harsh conditions; robust.

a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things, especially musical notes

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver

A large musical instrument with strings stretched across a vertical frame, played with the fingers.

a musical instrument similar to a piano, but with strings that are plucked rather than struck, used especially in the 16th to 18th centuries.

a strict, bossy, or unpleasant older woman.

a farming implement with spikes or discs, used to break up and smooth soil after ploughing.

extremely distressing or frightening; causing great mental suffering.

to make repeated attacks on an enemy

unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses

in a severe, cruel, or unkind manner

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

Done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

(of a young bird, fish, insect, etc.) to come out of an egg

Unpleasantly proud and behaving as if you are more important than, or know more than, other people.

(of a ghost or spirit) to appear regularly in a place

Haughty manner or spirit; arrogance.

A place of safety or refuge; a harbor or port.

widespread destruction or great confusion and disorder

a type of bird of prey with a strong hooked bill and sharp talons, known for hunting small animals.

something that could be dangerous or cause damage or accidents

involving risk or danger

With the head first and the rest of the body following.

determined to do things your own way and refusing to listen to advice; stubborn and willful.

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

(of a wound or injury) to become healthy and sound again; to make whole.

to listen attentively; to give heed

To make someone feel more cheerful or encouraged.

causing great sadness or emotional pain; extremely distressing.

To interrupt a performer or public speaker with annoying or aggressive comments or questions.

full of incessant or frantic activity

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

A row of bushes or small trees planted close together, especially to form a boundary or mark a division of land.

a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life.

To pay attention to; to take notice of.

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

extremely wicked, evil, or shocking

a person who has the legal right to receive somebody's property, money, or title when that person dies

a valuable object that has belonged to the same family for several generations.

a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, motorcyclists, sports players, and others.

The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn down.

one half of a sphere, especially of the earth or the celestial sphere.

A medical condition, usually inherited, in which the blood does not clot normally, leading to excessive bleeding even from minor injuries.

a severe and often uncontrolled loss of blood from a blood vessel.

a surgical instrument for preventing the flow of blood by compressing a blood vessel.

resembling a herb in texture, color, or growth habit; not woody.

a substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation.

feeding on plants

A large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together

(of a title, position, or right) conferred by or based on inheritance

A belief or opinion that is against the official or accepted beliefs of a religion, especially Christianity.

A person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to the official or orthodox teachings of a religion or group.

Holding an opinion or belief that contradicts established religious teaching, especially Christian doctrine.

completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.

a person who lives alone and apart from society for religious reasons

A zoologist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

Holding opinions or beliefs that are different from the official or commonly accepted ones, especially in religion.

Consisting of parts or members that are very different from one another.

To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, with a heavy tool such as an axe.

a flat shape with six straight sides and six angles.

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.

(of some animals) to spend the winter in a state like deep sleep

To put or keep out of sight; to conceal

Having rigidly traditional or narrow attitudes, resistant to change.

Extremely ugly or frightening in appearance.

To go quickly; to hasten.

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

a picture or symbol of an object, representing a word, syllable, or sound, especially as used in ancient egyptian and other writing systems.

relating to or written in hieroglyphs

interested in serious art, literature, or ideas, and often considered to be superior or intellectual

to walk a long distance in the countryside, especially for pleasure

extremely funny and causing loud laughter.

To make it difficult for someone to do something or for something to happen.

a movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes.

having a lot of hair, especially on the face or body

to make a sharp sound like a long 's', often to show disapproval or anger

The scientific study of the microscopic structure of tissues.

excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.

until now or until the point in time under discussion.

A structure where bees live, especially a beehive

to collect and store large amounts of something secretly

very old and familiar and therefore not interesting or funny

an act intended to trick or deceive people, often by making them believe something false

a confused mixture of different things

A garden tool with a thin, flat blade set at a right angle on a long handle, used for breaking up soil and removing weeds.

to raise or lift something to a higher position, especially using ropes or machinery

to have or keep something in your hand, arms, etc.

A leather case for carrying a handgun or other weapon, typically worn on a belt or under the arm.

special honor or respect shown publicly.

The process by which a living thing or a cell keeps its internal conditions stable, such as its temperature or the amount of water in it, despite changes in its environment.

The art or practice of preaching or writing sermons.

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

consisting of parts or people that are all the same or of the same type

To make something uniform or similar in composition throughout.

to sharpen or perfect a skill or technique over time.