GRE 8000 词表

To read something carefully or thoroughly.

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Allowing water or liquid to pass through; permeable.

a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

An insect or small animal that harms plants, food, or livestock, or causes damage.

To annoy someone by repeatedly asking questions or making requests

a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops

describing something that causes disease or is likely to cause an epidemic

a heavy tool with a rounded end, used for crushing and grinding substances in a mortar.

One of the thin, usually colored, parts that form the outer part of a flower head.

a formal written request, especially one signed by many people, appealing to authority for a cause

a person who makes a formal, written request to an authority, especially a court or government, for a legal or official action.

to make someone extremely frightened, so they cannot move or think

A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.

A dark, thick oil found under the ground or sea, used to make fuels such as gasoline, and other chemical products.

The scientific study of the origin, structure, composition, and history of rocks.

of little importance; trivial

rude or impatient behavior, especially from a child or someone who should know better.

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

A ghost or a ghostlike image of a person or thing.

Relating to the production, preparation, or sale of medicinal drugs.

the scientific study of drugs and their use in medicine

plural of phenomenon

extremely great or impressive; extraordinary.

showing a desire to help others, especially by giving money to good causes

A person who collects or studies postage stamps.

The collection and study of postage stamps and related items.

A person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts, or who has no understanding of them

Having an unemotional and calm disposition.

(in stories) a magical bird that lives for a very long time, burns itself to death, and is then born again from its ashes

Relating to speech sounds or the production of speech sounds.

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, involving the pigment chlorophyll and releasing oxygen as a by-product.

Relating to the way in which the body of a living thing operates.

a large musical instrument played by pressing black and white keys on a keyboard, causing hammers to strike strings

Relating to, consisting of, or expressed in pictures.

very small or unimportant

Having two or more different colors in blotches or patches.

to make a small hole in or through something using a sharp object

(of a sound) very sharp, high, and clear, often in an unpleasant way.

A substance that gives color to something, such as paint, ink, or the cells in skin or hair.

A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.

A tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building or as an ornament or monument.

a wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which offenders were formerly locked and exposed to public abuse.

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft.

to squeeze something, especially someone's skin, tightly between your finger and thumb

An evergreen tree with needle-shaped leaves that produces cones.

The most successful point; the culmination.

to find or identify something very precisely.

having or showing a deep respect for god and religion

Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste.

to cause a feeling of interest or curiosity

A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

A full turn of the body on the toe or the ball of the foot, especially in ballet dancing.

a small gun that is held in one hand

to throw something with a lot of force, often aiming carefully

A large container, usually round, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.

A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.

The essential or most important part of something.

the quality of using few words to express an idea in a clever and effective way; concise and forceful expression.

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

deserving or arousing pity

a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

to make someone less angry or hostile, especially by doing or saying things to please them.

A substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or given for its psychological benefit.

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

The act of using another person's words, ideas, or work and pretending it is your own.

to copy another person's ideas, words, or work and pretend that they are your own.

A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.

Simple and without decoration; not elaborate or luxurious

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

sounding sad, especially in a weak, complaining way

a single length of hair, straw, etc., that has been divided into three or more interlaced strands; a braid.

A flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie.

A large, round object in space that moves around a star (such as the sun) and receives light from it.

(of a sound) loud, deep, and often expressing sadness

The small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water, consisting chiefly of diatoms, protozoans, small crustaceans, and the eggs and larval stages of larger animals.

a flat piece of stone, metal, or wood, often with writing on it, used as a memorial or marker.

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that becomes hard when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.

A large area of high, flat land

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.

an expression of praise or approval, especially one given by an audience in the form of applause.

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed

To ask for something in a serious and emotional way.

a permanent fold in cloth, made by doubling the material back on itself and pressing or stitching it into place.

a formal, solemn promise or agreement.

A large amount of something; an abundance.

A very large amount of something, often more than is needed or can be used.

Easily bent, flexible, or shaped without breaking.

Easily bent or shaped; flexible.

a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

A heavy base or block supporting a statue or column.

to walk slowly with heavy steps, especially because you are tired or working hard

The series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.

A large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, drawn by a tractor or animals, and used for cutting furrows in soil and turning it over, especially for sowing seeds.

A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

to pull something quickly to remove it

To measure the depth of something, especially water.

A person whose job is to install and repair things such as water pipes, toilets, and baths.

A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers used for ornament.

to fall or drop straight down at high speed

To steal goods from a place, especially during a war or riot, using force and in a way that causes damage.

to move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something

very soft, thick, and comfortable, like the fabric plush

a form of government in which the wealthy rule or have the greatest influence.

A long, narrow, flat part of some plants, such as beans and peas, that contains the seeds and usually has a thick skin

a person whose job is to treat problems and diseases of people's feet

A small platform on which a person stands to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech, conducting an orchestra, or receiving a prize.

Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply moving.

a calm, confident manner and control over your feelings

containing poison; capable of causing illness or death if taken into the body

To push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something.

Relating to or situated near the North or South Pole.

The state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects.

To cause people, opinions, or situations to divide into two opposing groups.

A strong verbal or written attack on someone or something; a passionate argument or controversy.

Relating to or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech.

To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it

The process of voting in an election, or the number of votes recorded.

a fine, powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone.