GRE 8000 词表

a payment given for professional services that are rendered nominally without charge.

to deceive or trick someone.

the hard part of the foot of some animals, such as horses, cows, and deer

A circular band of metal, wood, or similar material, especially one used for binding the staves of barrels or forming part of a framework.

Parallel to the plane of the horizon; at right angles to the vertical.

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

A hard, permanent, pointed growth on the head of animals such as cattle, goats, or antelopes.

causing or likely to cause horror; extremely shocking or frightening.

Giving strong encouragement or advice; urging someone to take action.

the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

friendly and welcoming to guests or strangers

Unfriendly and showing dislike or opposition

Unfriendly or aggressive feelings or behavior.

A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling.

To stay in the air in one place

The central and most important part of an area, system, or activity.

excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

a person who sells small goods, especially in a loud and aggressive way

a colour or a particular shade of a colour

A very large, heavy, and often awkward person or thing.

the main body of a ship or other vessel, including the bottom, sides, and deck but not the masts, engines, and other superstructure.

characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion

having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous

(of the air or climate) containing a high amount of water or water vapor; damp.

the amount of water vapor present in the air.

to make someone feel very ashamed or stupid, especially in front of other people.

the quality of not thinking that you are better than other people; the quality of being humble.

the quality of being amusing or comic

a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.

a frame or fence for jumping over in a race

to throw something with great force

a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western atlantic ocean

a married man; a man in relation to his spouse.

the careful management of resources, especially money or crops

to make someone or something become quiet

The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds.

(of a voice) sounding low, slightly hoarse, and rough, often in a way that is perceived as attractive

the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.

A pipe in a street that provides water, especially for putting out fires.

To cause something to absorb water or become combined with water.

a religious song of praise to god or a god, especially one sung by christians in church.

A condition of being abnormally or excessively active, often used to describe a behavioral state in children characterized by constant movement and lack of focus.

A way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better, more exciting, more dangerous, etc. than it really is, by using extreme language.

a medical condition in which a person has blood pressure that is permanently too high.

A short dash (-) used to join words or parts of words, or to show that a word has been divided at the end of a line.

relating to or producing hypnosis

a person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that they do not actually possess, especially a person whose actions belie their stated beliefs.

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory rather than on fact.

a state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc. in an uncontrolled way

a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.

A small picture or symbol on a computer screen that you click on to start a program, open a file, etc.

A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or established institutions.

Criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or established institutions.

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.

Not working or being used; not active or in use.

A person who worships an idol or idols.

A very happy, peaceful, and simple situation or period of time, especially in the countryside, or a piece of art or writing that describes this.

(of rock) formed from solidified lava or magma.

to start burning, or to make something start burning

Not honorable in character or purpose; dishonorable.

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

Public shame and loss of honor or respect.

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated.

not allowed by the law; against the law

not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.

Not allowed by law or rules; forbidden.

unable to read or write

to shine light on something or to make something brighter

a group of people claiming to possess special enlightenment or knowledge, often associated with secret societies.

A false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation.

deceptive or unreal; based on an illusion.

Based on illusion; not real or true, though seeming to be so.

to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, or pictures.

To drink, especially alcohol.

a very confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation, especially in politics or public life.

to fill someone or something with a particular feeling, quality, or idea

The act of copying someone or something.

copying the behavior or appearance of someone or something else

Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy

Existing or operating within; inherent.

extending back beyond the reach of memory, record, or tradition; extremely ancient.

extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree

The extremely large size, scale, or extent of something.

to put someone or something completely into a liquid so that they are covered by it.

(especially of something unpleasant) about to happen

To kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

Protected against a particular disease by inoculation or as a result of natural processes.

The body's ability to avoid or not be affected by infection and disease.

to make a person or animal immune to a disease, typically by giving them a vaccine.

To enclose or confine someone within walls; to imprison.

A small, mischievous devil or sprite.

The powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person.

To damage something or make it weaker or less effective

To pierce with a sharp pointed object, such as a stake or spear.

Unable to be felt by touch; intangible.

To make information known; to tell or communicate.

not supporting any of the sides involved in an argument; fair and unbiased

A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.

filled with or showing great emotion

not showing any emotion or feeling; calm and composed.

to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office.

without any faults or mistakes; perfect.

having little or no money; penniless.

to delay or stop the progress of something

something that makes it difficult to do or complete something; an obstacle.

To force or urge someone to do something.

(especially of something bad) about to happen soon

impossible to enter or pass through

not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes

extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately

relating to an empire or an emperor

behaving in a proud and unpleasant way, expecting to be obeyed

Not lasting or permanent; temporary.

The quality or state of not allowing a fluid or gas to pass through.

Not allowing a liquid or gas to pass through.