GRE 8000 词表

A naturally occurring solid material from which a valuable metal or mineral can be extracted.

a living thing, especially one that is too small to be seen without a microscope, or one that has many parts working together as a single whole.

To align or position something relative to the points of a compass or other specific directions.

existing from the beginning; first or earliest

The quality of being new and interesting in a way that is different from anything that has existed before.

Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.

A person who studies or is an expert in the branch of zoology that deals with birds.

The scientific study of birds.

The branch of dentistry concerned with the treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws.

Following the traditional, established, or widely accepted beliefs, practices, or rules of a religion, philosophy, or activity.

to move or swing repeatedly from side to side or between two points

The gradual process by which knowledge, ideas, or feelings are absorbed by someone, often without conscious effort.

Consisting of or resembling bone; bony.

To change into bone or become bony.

Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.

A showy display intended to impress others with one's wealth or status.

The act of excluding someone from a group or society by general consent.

to exclude someone from a society or group by common consent.

a very large african bird that cannot fly but can run very fast, with long legs and a long neck

(of a person or their behavior) guided by or seeking the approval and values of other people; conforming to external social norms rather than one's own internal principles.

A semiaquatic fish-eating mammal of the weasel family, with an elongated body, dense fur, and webbed feet.

To force someone out of a position of power, a job, or a place.

(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others

A natural development or result of something.

looking or sounding strange or unfamiliar

a pipe or hole through which water or gas may escape

the main shape or edge of something, without the details

to gain an advantage over someone by using a cleverer or more skillful plan or movement.

no longer fashionable or modern

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

The beginning or start of something

To be more impressive or of higher quality than someone or something else.

The outer parts of a town or city

expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended

To be or become greater in amount, degree, or success than something or someone.

To gain an advantage over someone by using cleverness or intelligence.

A sustained and enthusiastic show of approval from an audience, especially by clapping.

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

an excessive and dangerous dose of a drug or medicine.

not paid, done, or returned by the required or expected time

the fact of experiencing something harmful or unpleasant too much or for too long

To flow over the brim or edge of a container.

to examine every part of a machine, system, etc. and repair or improve it

to cover part of the same area of space, time, or responsibility as something else

To fail to see or notice something.

so strong or intense that it is impossible to resist or withstand.

to fail by trying to achieve more than is possible

To use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, order, etc.

more important than any other considerations or issues

to use your authority to reject a decision or proposal made by someone else

to watch over and direct (work, workers, or an activity); supervise.

to cause someone or something to seem less important or successful by comparison

To describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is; to exaggerate.

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

To remove a ruler or government from power by force.

A piece of music written as an introduction to an opera or a long musical piece.

to turn over so that the bottom is on top

To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force.

in a state of being extremely worried and nervous

A bird of prey with a large head, large forward-facing eyes, a short hooked beak, and typically a loud call, most active at night.

To combine chemically with oxygen.

A person who believes that war and violence are morally wrong and refuses to take part in or support wars.

To make someone who is angry or upset become calm and quiet.

To put things into a container, especially for transport or storage.

Completely full; having as many people or things as possible in a space.

A formal agreement between two or more people, groups, or countries, especially one in which they agree to do or not to do something.

Soft material used to fill, protect, or give shape to something.

a song of praise or triumph.

A person who holds religious beliefs that are not part of any of the world's main religions, especially one who worshipped many gods in ancient times.

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

a medicine used to reduce or remove physical pain.

Showing or characterized by diligent care and great effort; very careful and thorough.

the top part of the inside of your mouth

resembling a palace, especially in being very large and impressive

relating to the early phase of the stone age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used.

the scientific study of life that existed in prehistoric times, especially as represented by fossils.

a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colours.

To become less interesting or enjoyable over time.

to make the effects of something, especially an illness or a problem, less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause.

(of a treatment or medicine) relieving pain or alleviating a problem without dealing with the underlying cause.

(of a person's face or complexion) unhealthily pale

(of a period of time) flourishing, successful, and prosperous.

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense that it seems able to be touched or physically felt

(of the heart) to beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, especially from excitement, anxiety, or illness.

To act or speak insincerely or deceitfully; to trifle with something important.

(of an amount) very small and of little or no value

a very thin book with a paper cover, containing information about a particular subject

A wide, shallow, open container, typically made of metal, used for cooking food in or for other domestic purposes.

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

A stylish, original, and very confident way of doing things that makes people admire you.

a large gland behind the stomach that produces insulin and substances that help the body digest food

(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.

a situation in which there is a lot of noise, activity, and confusion, especially because people are feeling angry or frightened

To gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.)

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

A flat, usually rectangular piece that forms a distinct, often separate section of a surface, door, wall, or vehicle.

A sudden sharp feeling of physical pain or emotional distress.

A sudden strong feeling of fear or worry that prevents reasonable thought and action.

a view of a wide area of land

a large wild animal of the cat family, especially a leopard or a jaguar with black fur.

A type of theatrical entertainment, especially in Britain, involving music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy, traditionally performed around Christmas.

A small room or cupboard in a house where food, dishes, and other kitchen supplies are kept.

A tall water plant that grows in Africa, especially the Nile valley.

A short, simple story that teaches a moral or spiritual lesson, especially one told by Jesus in the Gospels.

a type of curve like the path of something thrown into the air and coming down again.

A typical example or pattern of something; a model.

A statement or situation that contains two opposite facts or characteristics and therefore seems impossible or difficult to understand.

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

(of lines, paths, etc.) side by side and having the same distance continuously between them

the state or condition of being parallel; similarity or correspondence in some aspect.

A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.

more important than anything else; supreme

A serious mental illness in which a person wrongly believes that other people are trying to harm them, or that they are very important.

feeling extremely nervous and worried because you believe that other people do not like you or are trying to harm you

To express the meaning of something written or spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

an animal or plant that lives on or in another animal or plant of a different type and feeds from it

to make something very dry, especially by using heat

To cut off the outer layer or edges of something, especially fruit or vegetables.

A person who is despised or rejected by society; an outcast.

The state of being equal, especially in status, pay, or rights.