GRE 8000 词表

a long, warm jacket with a hood, often lined with fur or fake fur, originally worn in arctic regions.

a particular way of speaking or using words, especially one associated with a particular group or subject.

a piece of writing, music, acting, etc. that deliberately copies the style of someone or something in order to be amusing

A sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.

A floor covering made of small rectangular blocks of wood arranged in a pattern.

To defend yourself from a weapon or an attack by pushing it aside or blocking it

To divide a sentence into parts and describe the grammatical function of each part.

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Not complete or whole; existing only in part.

Unfair bias or favoritism towards one person or thing over another.

used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class

To give specific details or examples about something; to describe or treat something in a detailed and individual way.

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person, often without considering the matter carefully.

A physical structure, such as a wall or screen, that divides a space into separate parts.

showing or caused by very strong feelings or beliefs

accepting what happens or what people do without active response or resistance.

A soft, pale, and delicate shade of a color.

to heat a liquid, especially milk, to a specific temperature for a fixed period of time in order to kill harmful bacteria.

an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources.

Relating to the work of a farmer or the care of animals, especially in the countryside.

a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, used for making pies, tarts, etc.

A small piece of material used to mend a hole or a weak spot.

a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

A microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus, that can cause disease.

Relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease.

The scientific study of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.

a thin layer that forms on the surface of some metals, especially copper or bronze, usually green or brown, that is caused by a chemical reaction over a long period of time.

a person of high social rank; an aristocrat.

property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.

a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.

love for your country and a desire to support and defend it

The support, especially financial, that is given to a person or organization by a patron.

to be a regular customer of a business or to use a service

The fact that there is too little of something; scarcity.

Having a large or protruding belly; potbellied.

a very poor person.

The pointed top of a mountain

A type of smooth, brown nut with an edible kernel, from a tree of the hickory family.

a small, unimportant, or trifling fault or sin.

to bite, hit, or pick something up with the beak or a pointed object

A teacher, especially one who is strict, formal, or dogmatic.

The study of the methods and principles of teaching.

a flat bar on a machine such as a bicycle, car, or piano that you push down with your foot to operate it

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

the base or support on which a statue, column, or other structure stands.

A person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go.

The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.

To remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable.

A person who is the same age or has the same social status or abilities as other people in a group

Having no equal; better than all others.

To annoy or irritate someone.

easily annoyed, especially by unimportant things; irritable and bad-tempered.

Expressing disapproval or criticism; having a derogatory meaning.

Money, especially when gained in a dishonest or contemptible way.

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

(of language or meaning) extremely clear; easy to understand.

An instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a felt tip, housed in a cylinder or holder.

to punish someone for breaking a rule or law, especially by making them suffer a disadvantage.

A punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

An act that shows you regret something you have done, often for religious reasons.

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

Awaiting a decision, conclusion, or settlement; not yet resolved.

A weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely back and forth, especially one regulating the mechanism of a clock.

to go into or through something

A substance used as a drug to treat or prevent infections caused by bacteria, originally obtained from a type of mould.

A long piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but is joined to a larger area of land.

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong

a long, narrow, tapering flag, typically used for signaling or identification, especially on ships.

Immediately before the last one; second last.

Extreme poverty; destitution.

to walk through or around a place, especially for pleasure and in a leisurely way.

The process of becoming aware of or understanding something through the senses.

a thing on which a bird alights or roosts, typically a branch or a horizontal bar

A musician who plays percussion instruments.

A long journey, especially one made on foot.

insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring

extremely or excessively fervent; impassioned.

(of a person or their actions) deliberately deceitful and untrustworthy; treacherous.

the act of betraying someone; deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.

To make a hole or holes through something, especially a series of small holes.

in a manner that is done quickly and without real interest, care, or effort

(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection; done as a duty or routine without real interest, care, or feeling.

serious and immediate danger

full of danger or risk

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure.

Happening or appearing at regular intervals.

traveling from place to place, especially working in different places for short periods

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

a device consisting of a tube attached to a set of mirrors or prisms, by which an observer (as in a submarine) can see things that are otherwise out of sight.

(of a person, animal, or plant) to die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

extremely cold

To tell a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth.

the crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth

cheerful and full of energy.

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever without change.

allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

(of a liquid, gas, or other substance) to spread or diffuse through every part of something.

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior.

having a very harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

At an angle of 90° to a given line, plane, or surface.

continuing forever or for a very long time, without stopping or changing

to cause something to continue for a long time

a special right or privilege enjoyed as a result of one's position.

To treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs.

Light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.

the fact of continuing to try to do something despite difficulties, especially when other people are against you and think you are being annoying or unreasonable

(of a person) having a pleasant appearance and character; attractive in both looks and personality.

The act of representing an object, quality, or idea as a person in art or literature.

The people who are employed in an organization, company, or military force.

A particular way of considering something; a point of view.

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; mentally sharp or perceptive.

the quality of being clear and easy to understand

expressed clearly and easy to understand; lucid.

(of a person) to produce sweat through the skin

to relate to or have a connection with something

holding firmly to an opinion, course of action, or purpose; stubbornly persistent.

directly relating to or relevant to the matter at hand.