GRE 8000 词表

To carry pollen from a male part to a female part of a flower, enabling fertilization and seed production.

A person who conducts or analyzes opinion polls.

the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important

affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important in style or manner.

A garment made of a single large piece of thick cloth, typically wool, with a slit in the middle for the head.

To think about something carefully for a period of time.

Capable of being weighed or measured; having appreciable weight or significance.

slow and clumsy because of great weight

relating to or characteristic of a pontiff, especially the pope

To speak or express opinions in a pompous or dogmatic way.

the ordinary people who live in a particular country or place

(of a country, region, or place) having a large population; densely populated.

A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing a pure clay and then often glazing and decorating it.

A large rodent covered with long, sharp, protective spines or quills.

A very small opening in the skin of a person or animal, or on the surface of a plant, through which liquids or gases can pass.

Having many small holes that allow water or air to pass through slowly.

done in a way that is intended to impress or is meant to be very serious and important, often in a way that seems silly or false

A thin, flat case for carrying loose sheets of paper or drawings.

To show or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work.

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or difficulty.

a person who behaves in a way that is intended to impress others by pretending to have knowledge, culture, or social grace that they do not really possess.

To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion.

A group of people who are gathered together by a sheriff to help search for a criminal or keep order

Controlled by or as if by an evil spirit

A large printed picture, photograph, or notice that you put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something.

to arrange for something to happen at a later time than originally planned

to suggest or accept that something is true, especially as a basis for a theory, argument, or discussion.

the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting

Safe to drink; suitable for drinking.

the act of drinking

a ruler who has great power, especially one whose power is not limited by laws or a constitution; a monarch.

Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future; possible but not yet actual.

To make something more powerful or effective, especially to increase the effect of a drug or a biological agent.

a mixture of dried flower petals and spices, kept in a bowl to make a room smell pleasant.

Objects such as dishes, vases, and ornaments that are made from baked clay

to push out your lips to show you are annoyed or to look sexually attractive

a person who regularly does a particular activity, especially one that requires skill or training.

dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way instead of strictly following a set of ideas

A trick that is played on someone as a joke

To talk for a long time in a foolish or boring way, especially about unimportant things.

To give a religious talk, especially in a church, about how people should behave or what they should believe.

a statement or introduction that comes before something, especially a formal document or speech, explaining its purpose.

not safe or certain; dangerous because something bad might happen

to happen or exist before something else

a general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

A very steep side of a high cliff, mountain, or rock.

acting or done with excessive haste or without due consideration.

To cause (something) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

The action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution.

exact and accurate in all details

To make something impossible or prevent it from happening.

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than usual.

a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner

An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals.

a person who held a job or position before someone else

To decide or determine (an outcome or course of events) in advance by divine will or fate.

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.

a condition of being likely to think or behave in a particular way

Having the greatest importance, influence, or power; being the main or most noticeable element.

to be the largest in number or the most important

More important, powerful, or capable than other people or things of a similar kind; outstanding.

To take action in order to prevent something from happening or to prevent someone else's action.

(of a bird) to clean and arrange its feathers using its beak

An introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.

(of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing in the uterus.

Relating to the period of time before written records.

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

happening before a more important action or event

Relating to a society or culture that has not developed the use of writing.

an action or event that happens before another more important one and forms an introduction to it

happening or done before the usual or expected time

To think about or plan something carefully before doing it, especially a crime.

(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.

the first public performance of a film, play, or other work.

A statement or idea that forms the basis for a theory, argument, or line of reasoning and is assumed to be true.

An amount to be paid for an insurance policy.

A feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen.

The state of constantly thinking or worrying about something.

To be greater in number, influence, or importance; to predominate.

a word or group of words, such as 'in', 'from', 'to', 'out of', and 'on behalf of', used before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time, or method.

completely contrary to reason or common sense; absurd or ridiculous.

A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

to be a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen

The ability to know what will or might happen in the future; foresight.

to say what medical treatment someone should have

An official written order from a doctor that allows someone to get a medicine or treatment.

The act of formally giving something to someone, especially at a ceremony.

a person who introduces or hosts a television or radio program.

A substance used to prevent food or other materials from decaying or spoiling.

to be in charge of a formal event, meeting, or ceremony

to push something firmly against a surface or to apply steady force to something

needing to be dealt with immediately; urgent

The respect and admiration that someone or something gets because of their success, important position, or high quality.

respected and admired as very important or of very high quality

To suppose that something is true based on reasonable probability, though not certain.

An idea that is taken to be true, often without proof.

Something that is assumed to be true in advance, often without being stated, as a basis for an argument or action.

To behave as if something is true when you know that it is not, especially in order to deceive people or as a game.

a claim or belief that one has a certain quality or status, especially when this is not justified.

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary.

A reason given to justify an action, but which is not the true reason.

to prove more powerful or superior; to be victorious.

To avoid telling the truth or giving a direct answer by speaking in a misleading or evasive way.

to see, hear, or experience something before it is officially released or presented to the public.

Existing or occurring before in time or order.

an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food

Formal and proper in a way that seems too careful and disapproving of anything improper.

A member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes.

Most important; of the best quality

To spend time making small adjustments to one's hair, clothes, or appearance.

most important; main

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

the condition of being more important than something else and therefore needing to be dealt with first.

In its original condition; unspoiled.

A lack of the basic things that are necessary for an acceptable standard of living.

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.