GRE 8000 词表

not enough; not as much as is needed

relating to or from an island.

The state of being isolated or detached, especially from broader cultural or intellectual influences.

To protect something by covering it with a material that prevents electricity, heat, or sound from passing through.

A hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used for energy.

a person who fights against the government or an established authority in their own country

a violent uprising against an authority or government.

Not damaged or impaired in any way; complete and whole.

The quality of being impossible to touch or to define in concrete physical terms; the state of being intangible.

unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence

Necessary to make something whole or complete; forming an essential part.

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively.

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

The power of the mind to think in a logical way and to understand things, especially at an advanced level.

relating to the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand things, especially difficult or complicated ideas and subjects

able to be understood; clear enough to be heard or read.

to become greater, more serious, or more intense, or to make something do this

The thing that you plan to do or achieve; an aim or purpose.

Done on purpose; deliberate.

between, among, or involving two or more people or things

A process by which two or more things affect each other.

to try to settle a disagreement between two or more people or groups

to stop, seize, or interrupt something or someone that is going from one place to another

a person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer or petition.

(of two things) able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference or without being noticed

To forbid or prohibit something by official decree.

the act of interfering; the process of getting involved in and trying to influence a situation that should not involve you, often in an annoying way.

Temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists.

A word or phrase that is used to express a sudden emotion or reaction, such as surprise, pleasure, or pain, and is often used alone.

To fit or be fitted together firmly so that parts cannot move separately.

Fitted or linked together so that individual parts engage and connect with each other.

a short period of time between the parts of a play, concert, etc.

A person or organization that helps to arrange agreements or communication between two other people, groups, or countries who are unwilling or unable to deal directly with each other.

Seeming to last forever; having no end or limit.

(of two or more things) to mix together or be mixed together

A short break between the parts of a play, film, concert, etc.

Stopping and starting repeatedly with periods in between; not continuous.

A student or recent graduate, especially in a professional field like medicine or business, who works for a period of time to gain practical experience.

the way in which two or more things or people affect each other

to insert something between other things, especially words in a text.

to place or insert between one thing and another

A period when normal government is suspended, especially between successive reigns or regimes.

To ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats.

Having the form or force of a question.

To stop a person from speaking or an activity from continuing by saying or doing something.

(of lines, roads, etc.) to meet or cross each other

To put things of one kind in various places among things of another kind.

To be or become closely connected or mixed together in a way that is difficult to separate.

To become involved in a situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse.

Having a very close personal relationship.

To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something against their will.

To cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior, typically by alcohol or a drug.

Very difficult to control, manage, or solve

refusing to change your opinions or behavior in a way that would be helpful to others

showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations; very brave.

the quality of having many small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way

having many complexly interwoven parts or elements; very detailed or complicated.

to make someone very interested and want to know more about something

Tending to examine your own thoughts, feelings, and reasons for behaving in a particular way.

to go into a place or situation where you are not wanted or not expected to be

the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning or proof.

Understood or known immediately without conscious reasoning.

to cover an area of land with a large amount of water; to flood.

accustomed to accepting something undesirable, especially because it has happened repeatedly over a long period.

To enter a country, town, or area using military force in order to take control of it.

insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.

To speak or write about something with great hostility or criticism.

to persuade someone to do something in a clever or deceptive way.

a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.

opposite in nature, order, or effect

to turn something upside down or put it in the opposite order, position, or arrangement.

an animal that does not have a backbone or spinal column.

To try to find out the facts about something, such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem, in order to learn how it happened or who did it.

(of a person) having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

(of an action or situation) likely to cause resentment or anger in others because it is seen as unfair.

to give life, energy, or strength to someone or something; to make someone feel more lively and healthy.

Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.

That must be respected and not attacked or destroyed.

to cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

done without conscious control or intention

impossible to harm or damage

A dark grey chemical element that is used in medicine and photography, and is found in small amounts in sea water.

an extremely small amount

Easily angered; having a quick temper.

Very angry

Anger; wrath.

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

To annoy or irritate someone.

causing annoyance or boredom; tiresome.

covered or protected with iron

Using or characterized by irony; meaning the opposite of what is literally said.

a situation in which something which was intended to have a particular result has the opposite or a very different result.

impossible to remove or destroy

impossible to find agreement between or with; impossible to bring into harmony.

not able to be saved, improved, or corrected.

not able to be reduced or simplified

impossible to cure or put right

not capable of being controlled or restrained

not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.

to supply land with water by using channels or pipes so that crops will grow

Easily annoyed or made angry.

to make someone annoyed or a little angry.

the feeling of being annoyed or slightly angry

to separate a person, animal, or thing from others, or to be separated from them.

any of two or more forms of the same chemical element that have equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei, and hence differ in relative atomic mass but not in chemical properties.

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, linking two larger areas of land.

traveling from place to place, especially for work

A detailed plan or route of a journey.

the hard white substance that forms the tusks of elephants and some other animals.

to talk very quickly in a way that is difficult to understand

A hard, typically green stone used for ornaments and jewelry.

tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Having a sharp, uneven edge or surface with rough points.

A side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

A wide-mouthed cylindrical container, typically made of glass or earthenware and without a lid, used for storing food or other substances.

Special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand.

Causing a sudden, unpleasant shock or feeling of discord.

A medical condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow because of excess bilirubin in the blood.