GRE 8000 词表

generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.

a person who is very rich, powerful, and successful, especially in business or industry

extremely beautiful, impressive, or grand in appearance or quality.

To make something look larger than it is, especially by using a lens or microscope.

the great size, extent, or importance of something.

a black-and-white bird with a long tail and a noisy, chattering call

The process of keeping something in good condition by regularly checking it and repairing it when necessary.

A tall cereal plant that produces large grains, or kernels, set in rows on a cob.

having or showing impressive beauty or dignity; grand.

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking skill, especially in social situations or in handling things.

a general feeling of being ill, unhappy, or not satisfied, without signs of a specific problem.

The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect.

A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.

Having or showing a wish to harm others

wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

(of a machine or piece of equipment) to fail to work normally or correctly.

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; characterized by malice.

to say unpleasant and untrue things about someone

To pretend to be ill, especially in order to avoid work or duty.

(of a metal or other material) able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.

Failure to take proper care in doing something, especially by a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer, that causes harm or loss.

A warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur, and the females of which produce milk to feed their young.

A very large type of elephant with long curved tusks and thick hair, that lived thousands of years ago.

An official order or command to do something, especially one given by a government or other authority.

Required by law or rule; compulsory.

To severely damage or injure something by twisting, crushing, or tearing it, often making it unrecognizable.

A mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.

Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something, especially an abstract idea or feeling.

A public declaration of the policy, aims, and views of a person, group, or political party.

Many and various; of many different kinds.

To control or influence someone or something in a clever or dishonest way.

Using clever or unfair methods to control or influence someone for your own advantage.

Behaving in a way that is artificial and not natural, especially because you are trying to follow formal rules of politeness.

A large, impressive house.

a loose piece of clothing without sleeves that was worn over other clothes especially in the past

To release from slavery or servitude; to set free.

Animal dung or other organic material used to fertilize soil.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand, not printed.

A type of tree with leaves that have five points and that grow in northern parts of the world, or the wood of this tree.

To spoil or damage something, making it less attractive, useful, or perfect.

a type of hard stone that is often white with dark lines running through it, used for making statues and buildings

an adult female horse or the female of some other large animals such as an elephant or whale

a yellow substance similar to butter, made from vegetable or animal fats, used in cooking or spread on bread.

the empty space at the side of a written or printed page

very small in amount or effect

Relating to the sea or sea transport.

a puppet whose limbs are moved by strings or wires.

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

Connected with the sea or ships.

Very easy to see or notice; obvious.

of a dark reddish-brown colour

spoiled or damaged in appearance or quality.

an area of soft, wet land that is covered with grasses and other plants

An officer of the highest rank in some military forces or police services.

A type of mammal, such as a kangaroo, koala, or opossum, whose young are born very undeveloped and are typically carried and fed in a pouch on the mother's body.

Relating to fighting or war.

A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.

To be filled with wonder or astonishment.

to crush food into a soft, pulpy mass.

A covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or entertainment.

a person who builds with stone or brick, or prepares stone for building.

a party or event at which people wear masks and costumes

the killing of a large number of people, especially in a cruel or violent way.

extremely large, heavy, and solid

A tall upright post on a ship or boat, supporting sails or rigging.

To chew food.

A friend or companion.

To become real or actual; to happen or appear in a way that can be seen or touched.

Relating to or characteristic of a mother.

A rectangular array of quantities or expressions in rows and columns, treated as a single mathematical object.

a large, rectangular pad with a strong cover, filled with soft material, used as or on a bed.

Fully grown or developed

the state of being fully grown or developed

Tearfully or weakly sentimental, often in a self-pitying or exaggerated way.

To injure someone badly by tearing their flesh.

a pale purple colour

An expert or connoisseur who is well-informed in a particular field and whose advice is sought.

A person who thinks and acts independently, often behaving differently from what is usual or expected.

Excessively sentimental in a feeble or sickly way.

to make something as large or as great as possible.

a complicated and confusing network of passages or paths

(of amounts or supplies) too small in quantity; not enough

to have a particular meaning or represent something

(of a river or road) to curve a lot rather than being straight

(of an amount, size, or number) very small or inadequate; contemptibly so.

Having a slow, regular, and deliberate rhythm or pace.

Relating to or operated by a machine or machinery.

The branch of physics concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.

A system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.

a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something very brave

To try to change or have an influence on something that is not your responsibility, especially by criticizing or giving unwanted advice.

Having a tendency to interfere in other people's affairs.

To try to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups by talking to them and trying to find things that everyone can agree on.

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

of only moderate quality; not very good.

The quality of being average or not very good.

To focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.

The practice of focusing your mind in silence, especially for religious reasons or to relax.

involving or absorbed in deep thought, especially about spiritual matters.

A means or method for communicating or expressing something

A varied mixture of people or things.

quiet, gentle, and always ready to do what other people want without expressing your own opinion

To come into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement.

A feeling of deep sadness with no obvious cause.

To blend or merge together, especially in a way that makes the components indistinguishable.

(of a sound or voice) sweet and smooth; pleasant to hear.

a story, play, or film in which exciting things happen and the characters show very strong emotions, often in a way that is exaggerated and not believable.

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

A large, round fruit with a hard green or yellow skin, sweet juicy flesh, and a lot of seeds.

A thin, soft, flexible layer of tissue or material that covers, lines, separates, or connects parts inside a living thing or a structure.

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Created or intended to honor and remember a person or event that has passed.

something that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat.

To repair something that is broken, damaged, or torn.

not telling the truth; lying

the act of not telling the truth; the tendency to lie

a beggar.

A white crystalline substance with a strong smell of mint, used to relieve pain or as a flavouring.

an experienced and trusted adviser