GRE 8000 词表

similar in some ways, allowing a comparison to be made

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

To examine something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.

A person who believes that government and laws are not necessary and supports their abolition.

a situation in a country, organization, or system where there is no government, order, or control

something or someone that one vehemently dislikes

Relating to bodily structure

a person in your family who lived a long time ago

Your ancestors who lived a long time ago, or the origin of your family.

a heavy device, usually made of metal, attached to a boat or ship by a rope or chain and dropped into the water to keep the vessel in one place

providing necessary support to the main work or organization

a short, often amusing story about a real person or event.

a medical condition in which there are too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the blood, causing pallor and weakness.

A substance that causes insensitivity to pain, used especially in medical operations.

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Having, forming, or consisting of an angle or angles.

containing no water, especially water of crystallization.

To give life or energy to something; to make something lively or active.

full of life, excitement, or activity; lively

The process of making films, videos, or computer games in which drawings, models, or images of people and animals seem to move.

A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or anger.

a feeling of strong dislike or hatred, often with a desire to oppose or harm someone or something.

A record of events arranged in yearly sequence.

the act of taking control of a country, region, or other area and adding it to your own.

To destroy something or someone completely so that nothing is left.

to add notes to a text or diagram giving explanation or comment.

to make something known publicly or officially, especially for the first time.

to make someone feel slightly angry or impatient

to state officially that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists or is valid

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

The state of not being known by name or identified by name.

(of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.

a medical condition in which a person does not want to eat and loses a lot of weight, often because they have an intense fear of becoming fat.

Strong dislike, opposition, or active hostility between people or groups.

to make someone feel angry or unfriendly towards you; to cause someone to become an opponent.

Relating to the region around the South Pole.

The fact or state of being prior in time, order, or importance; precedence.

a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

extremely old or old-fashioned, belonging to a time before the biblical flood.

a long, thin sensory appendage on the head of insects, crustaceans, and some other arthropods.

Located in front or further forward in position.

A formal song of praise, loyalty, or happiness, especially one sung on special occasions by a particular group.

A published collection of poems, stories, or other pieces of writing, often by different authors.

A person who studies anthropology, the science of human beings, especially their societies, cultures, and physical development.

A medicine that destroys bacteria or slows their growth, used to treat infections.

a substance produced by the body to fight disease, by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.

(of behavior) Playful, funny, and silly, especially in a way that is old-fashioned.

To expect that something will happen and to be ready for it.

happening or performed in advance of an event, as a feeling or action

A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events.

a substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.

a drug used to treat allergies, especially by reducing the effects of histamine in the body.

a strong feeling of dislike or opposition

(of things or ideas) old-fashioned or outdated and no longer suitable for modern conditions or purposes.

belonging to the distant past, especially from ancient times

The ancient past, especially the times of the Greeks and Romans.

Preventing the growth of microorganisms that cause disease or decay.

the exact opposite of something

A heavy iron block on which a blacksmith shapes hot metal by hammering it.

the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.

A short, clever statement that expresses a general truth or observation.

A place where bees are kept, especially a collection of hives.

self-confidence or assurance, especially in a demanding situation

Describing or prophesying the complete and final destruction of the world.

Writings or reports of doubtful authenticity, especially those not included in the standard canon of religious scripture.

(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

The point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is furthest from the earth.

to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem

Extremely angry; furious.

The act of abandoning a religious or political belief, principle, or cause.

a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

a punctuation mark (’) used to indicate either possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

A person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs in the past.

To cause someone to feel very shocked and upset

the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Clothing, especially of a particular or formal type

a ghost or a ghostlike image of a person

to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request.

to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what they want

A name or title given to someone or something.

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

A small dish of food or a drink taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite.

Having a good smell or appearance that makes you want to eat

to show approval or enjoyment of a performance, speech, etc. by clapping the hands repeatedly

the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech.

relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or subject.

a person who formally requests something, especially a job, a place at a college, or a loan.

a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at a university, or permission to do something

To choose someone for a job or position of responsibility.

Very appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

To assess the value, quality, or nature of something or someone.

large enough to be noticed or considered important

to recognize the full worth of something or someone

To arrest someone for a crime.

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.

To inform or tell someone about something.

To come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time.

official approval or praise.

suitable or acceptable for a particular situation

Close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.

A piece of clothing worn over the front of the body to protect your clothes from dirt, damage, etc., especially while cooking or working.

with reference to; concerning

Exactly right for a particular situation or purpose; appropriate.

A natural ability or skill at doing something.

Living or growing in, happening in, or connected with water.

a structure like a bridge, used for carrying a waterway or pipe across a valley or other gap.

A layer of rock, sand, or earth that contains water and allows it to pass through.

A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended horizontally behind and the arms held in a graceful position.

(of land) suitable for growing crops

a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

to officially settle an argument or a disagreement between two people or groups

Relating to or living in trees.

A botanical garden devoted to trees and shrubs.

Understood by only a few people; mysterious and secret.

a curved structure that supports the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building

The scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities.