GRE 8000 词表

to provide a person, animal, or plant with the food and other substances they need in order to live, grow, and stay healthy

A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion on its surface, ejecting most of its mass.

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job, or situation

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant.

a very slight difference in meaning, sound, colour, or feeling

(of a girl or young woman) sexually mature and attractive; suitable for marriage.

To form or act as a nucleus; to cluster around a central point.

the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

to push someone or something gently, usually with your elbow, in order to get their attention

of no real value; worthless or unimportant.

to make something lose its legal force or effectiveness; to make something null and void.

(of a part of the body) lacking the power of sensation or feeling

existing in large numbers; many

a person who collects or studies coins or medals.

To care for, feed, and protect someone or something, especially a young child or plant, helping them to grow and develop.

a substance that provides nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life.

The process by which living things receive the food necessary for them to grow and be healthy.

the quality or state of being stupid, clumsy, or socially awkward.

a large tree that produces acorns and has lobed leaves, or the hard wood of this tree.

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found.

a formal promise, especially one made in a court of law

stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Doing what you are told to do; willing to obey.

A gesture expressing respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

Excessively fat or overweight.

To make something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

A notice of a person's death, often with a brief biography, published in a newspaper or read at a funeral service.

a reason or feeling of disapproval or opposition to something

(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

something that you must do because of a law, rule, promise, etc.

required by a law, rule, or custom

to force or require someone to do something because of a law, rule, or promise

willing to help or do things for other people

not straight or direct; slanting

to destroy something completely so that nothing remains

not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

strong public criticism or verbal abuse.

Extremely unpleasant or offensive, especially in a way that makes you feel annoyed or angry.

not discovered or known about; uncertain

The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or forgotten

excessively eager to serve, obey, or please someone, often in a way that seems insincere or fawning.

A building or place equipped with a telescope or other scientific equipment for observing and studying stars, planets, and weather.

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to a troubling extent.

Thinking about something or someone all the time, to an excessive degree.

An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

becoming obsolete; going out of use or date.

no longer produced or used; out of date.

something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult

The quality of being unreasonably determined, especially to act in a particular way and not to change at all, despite what anyone else says.

refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc., despite attempts to persuade you; stubborn.

noisy and difficult to control

To block or get in the way of something or someone.

the action of blocking or obstructing something, or the state of being blocked or obstructed.

able to be obtained or acquired.

annoyingly slow to understand; lacking sharpness or quickness of intellect

The side of a coin, medal, or banknote that bears the principal design and often the date.

To remove a problem or need, making something unnecessary.

Easy to see or understand; clear and apparent.

To close, block, or stop up a passage, opening, or vessel.

Relating to magical, mystical, or supernatural powers, practices, or phenomena.

a job or profession

something that happens or takes place; an event or incident.

A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.

the probability that a particular thing will or will not happen

A lyric poem, typically one addressed to a particular subject, written in an elevated style and expressing deep feeling.

extremely unpleasant and causing or deserving hate

Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions.

An instrument in a vehicle that measures and shows the distance it has traveled.

A long, eventful, and often adventurous journey or experience.

not following the usual or expected pattern, especially in being unconventional or unusual

an illegal act; a crime

to cause someone to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful by acting in a rude or insensitive way.

causing someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed; insulting

Done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual or informal.

excessively eager to offer unwanted advice or services; interfering.

Slightly unfriendly, distant, or aloof in manner.

not at the correct musical pitch; out of tune

To use one thing, especially a cost or benefit, to cancel or reduce the effect of another.

The child or children of a particular person or animal

in or to the area of a theatre stage not seen by the audience

To look at someone in a way that shows sexual attraction in a way that is not polite or welcome.

A smooth, thick substance that is put on the skin to heal wounds or soreness.

The action or capacity of smelling; the sense of smell.

A form of government in which a small group of people holds all the power.

A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a flat pan, often folded around a filling of cheese, vegetables, or meat.

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

To leave out or fail to include something, either deliberately or by mistake.

Having unlimited or very great power; all-powerful.

present everywhere at the same time.

knowing everything

involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty; burdensome.

The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant

The quality of being difficult to see through; cloudiness or obscurity.

The quality of reflecting an iridescent play of colours like that of an opal.

not able to be seen through; not transparent or translucent.

In or ready for use; functioning effectively.

a short, usually humorous opera with a light, romantic story and spoken dialogue.

to express an opinion

holding very strong opinions that you are unwilling to change

a person who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; a rival or adversary.

(of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event.

to disagree strongly with or try to stop a plan, policy, person, or system

To govern or treat people in a cruel and unfair way, not allowing them the same rights, freedom, and benefits as others.

expressing severe criticism or scorn; conveying disgrace or shame.

a feeling that good things will happen and that something will be successful; the tendency to have this feeling

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something.

The most favorable or best possible condition, amount, or degree for a particular situation.

Available to be chosen but not compulsory.

having or showing great wealth; luxurious or lavish.

(in ancient Greece) a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods.

A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.

A large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices, typically on a sacred theme, performed without costumes, scenery, or action.

The art of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner.

An area of land where fruit trees are grown.

A large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, typically including strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion.

To officially make someone a priest or religious leader in a ceremony.

a very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience.

An authoritative order or decree, especially one made by a government or ruler.

Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.