GRE 8000 词表

A small piece or amount of food.

the state of being human and not living forever

A mixture of sand, water, and cement or lime used in building to hold bricks or stones together.

a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow.

A feeling of shame, humiliation, or wounded pride.

to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed.

A building or room where dead bodies are kept before a funeral or cremation.

a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass.

A building where Muslims worship.

A small flying insect, the female of which bites humans and animals to suck their blood. Some types of mosquito can spread serious diseases.

A tiny piece of a substance, such as dust or dirt.

a design or pattern used as a decorative element, especially one that is repeated.

The ability to move or be moved spontaneously and independently.

consisting of many different types, people, or things that do not seem to belong together

marked with spots or smears of color

a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule for sensible behavior, or a person's or organization's beliefs and aims

having many mountains

to feel and show sadness because somebody has died

Feeling, expressing, or inducing sadness, grief, or sorrow.

a change of position or place

To make a sound quieter or less clear by covering or surrounding its source.

(of a sound) not loud because it is blocked by something.

a device used to reduce the noise made by the exhaust of an internal-combustion engine.

(of a person) very stubborn and unwilling to change their mind or cooperate.

Involving or consisting of many parts, individuals, or elements

A large number or wide range of things.

to add a number to itself a particular number of times

To speak or say something in a quiet and unclear way that is difficult to understand.

Lacking interest or excitement; dull.

a city, town, or other district that has its own local government.

the quality of being very generous with money

Military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

a painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.

dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist or cloud.

a soft, low, continuous, and indistinct sound, often made by people speaking quietly or by water flowing.

a piece of body tissue that you contract to produce movement

Having well-developed muscles; strong and powerful

To think about something carefully and for a long time, often in a dreamy or abstracted way.

a fungus with a stem and a round top, some types of which can be eaten

A person who studies music as an academic subject, including its history, theory, and cultural context.

A type of long gun with a smooth bore, used by infantry soldiers before the invention of the rifle.

to bring a group of people, especially soldiers, together in one place.

(of a gene, cell, or organism) to undergo a change in its genetic material, resulting in a new form or trait.

Refusing to speak; silent.

(of a sound or voice) quiet and soft.

a person, especially a soldier or sailor, who refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority and tries to take control by force.

To speak in a low, quiet voice that is hard to hear, often because you are annoyed or complaining, or do not want to be overheard.

a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away; nearsightedness.

Nearsighted; unable to see distant objects clearly.

An extremely large number of people or things.

relating to mysticism or religious mysteries; having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding.

the point on the celestial sphere directly beneath an observer, opposite the zenith.

To annoy or irritate someone by constantly complaining or asking them to do something.

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocent and unsuspecting.

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, especially their physical appearance.

a drug that affects the mind, reduces pain, and can cause sleep, often addictive and illegal

A story or an account of a series of events.

Just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

Relating to the place or time of one's birth.

(of a person or their clothes) neat, tidy, and smart in appearance

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

to cause someone to feel sick and as if they are going to vomit

Relating to sailors, ships, or navigation.

To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments or maps.

To say no to something; to deny, refuse, or oppose something, especially persistently or habitually.

not clear, exact, or definite; vague or hazy in form or concept.

a very thin, pointed piece of polished metal used in sewing, with a hole at one end for the thread.

The art or process of working with a needle, especially in embroidery or sewing.

lacking the necessities of life; very poor.

(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

To cause something to be ineffective; to nullify.

The act of denying something or stating that something is not true or does not exist.

failure to take proper care over something, resulting in damage or injury.

Able to be changed or agreed upon through discussion.

To try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements were used.

a new word or expression, or a new meaning for an existing word

a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

any of the long thin fibres that carry information between the brain and parts of the body, enabling movement and feeling

A wild plant with leaves that have hairs that sting and cause red spots on the skin.

The scientific study of the structure, function, and diseases of the nerves and the nervous system.

to stop something from having an effect, especially by having an opposite effect that cancels it out

an extremely small particle that carries no electric charge and that forms part of the nucleus of an atom

a central or focal point; a connected group or series

the pointed metal part of a pen, through which the ink flows.

to eat something by taking very small bites

pleasant, enjoyable, or attractive

a fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as complex or subtle.

To make a small cut or notch in a surface.

A toxic, addictive chemical found in tobacco plants.

a frightening or unpleasant dream.

Nothing; zero.

to pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

To criticize someone or something for very small or unimportant faults.

active or happening at night

having an extremely offensive smell

A member of a people who move from place to place to find pasture for their animals

Wandering from place to place; having no permanent home.

(of a sum of money or charge) very small; far less than the normal value or cost.

To formally suggest someone for a job, position, or award.

a relaxed and calm manner that shows you are not worried or anxious

feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.

Not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.

A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.

a person or thing with no special or interesting qualities; an unimportant person or thing.

Not easily set on fire; not flammable.

To cause (someone) to be so surprised or confused that they are unsure how to react.

Not allowing liquid or air to pass through; having no pores.

Not exhibiting or producing radioactivity.

Having no meaning or making no sense; foolish or absurd.

Not likely to cause harm, fear, or anxiety; having a gentle, safe, or reassuring appearance or manner.

Not capable of living, growing, or developing successfully.

A standard or pattern, especially of social behavior, that is typical or expected.

a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past.

a medicine whose contents are not known, that someone claims will cure an illness, but is probably not effective

important, interesting, or excellent and deserving attention and praise

A V-shaped cut or indentation in a surface or edge.

well known for some bad quality or deed