GRE 8000 词表

a very typical example of a certain person or thing

A group of islands.

a person whose job is to design buildings

A collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

Relating to the regions around the North Pole.

Showing strong feelings or enthusiasm; passionate.

a level area surrounded by seats, used for sports, entertainment, or other public events

The specialized vocabulary and idioms used by a particular social group or profession, especially by criminals or the underworld.

A long, accompanied song for a solo voice in an opera or oratorio.

(of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

the highest social class in some countries, typically comprising people of noble birth who hold hereditary titles and offices.

A large group of armed ships, especially warships.

A formal agreement between two groups or countries at war to stop fighting for a period of time, especially a permanent one.

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

A distinctive, typically pleasant smell, especially of food, drink, or plants.

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

to cause someone to have a particular feeling or reaction

An impressive display or range of a particular type of thing.

to seize and hold under the authority of law

very attractive or striking in appearance and therefore holding one's attention.

lacking a regular rhythm; not rhythmic.

an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions.

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

to claim or take something without having the right to do so.

a steep-sided gully or channel in an arid region, often dry except after heavy rain.

A collection of weapons and military equipment.

The crime of deliberately setting fire to property.

any of the tubes that carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body

A medical condition causing pain and swelling in one or more joints of the body.

(of a person) able to express ideas and feelings clearly and effectively in words

An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.

Objects made by humans, especially those of historical or cultural interest.

the use of clever and often dishonest methods to deceive or trick people

Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

the skill of an artist

Without guile or deception; innocent and honest.

a position of power, influence, or control.

Practicing strict self-denial or self-discipline, especially for spiritual reasons.

to say or think that something is caused by a particular thing or person

free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; completely clean and sterile.

a tall plant with long, thin, green stems that are eaten as a vegetable.

a particular part or feature of something

A type of poplar tree with leaves that flutter easily in the wind.

Harshness of tone or manner; severity.

An attack on someone's reputation or good name, often by making false or misleading statements.

to cause someone to die or become unconscious by blocking their breathing or depriving them of oxygen.

a person who has a strong desire to achieve something important, such as a high position or an honor.

A strong desire to achieve something high or great.

To have a strong desire to achieve or become something, typically something ambitious.

To attack someone violently or criticize them strongly.

A violent physical or verbal attack.

To test or analyze (a metal, ore, or other substance) to determine its composition or quality.

To come together as a group.

official agreement to or approval of something.

To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

The quality of being confident and not afraid to say what you want or believe.

to make a judgement about the nature, quality, or importance of someone or something.

the act of judging or deciding the amount, value, quality, or importance of something, or the judgment or decision that is made

A useful or valuable thing or person.

showing great care, attention, and effort over a long period of time

to learn and understand information, rules, or a culture so that you can use it effectively

To connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.

Consisting of various different kinds mixed together.

to make an unpleasant feeling less strong

to think or accept that something is true but without having proof of it

something that you accept as true without question or proof

to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried

confident and certain

a symbol (*) used in writing and printing to refer the reader to a footnote or to represent omitted material.

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.

a medical condition that makes breathing difficult by causing the airways in the lungs to become narrow or blocked.

to surprise or shock someone very much

Away from the correct path or direction

Causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin.

An ancient astronomical instrument used for observing the positions of stars and planets, solving problems related to time, and for navigation.

The study of the positions and movements of stars and planets and how some people believe they influence human affairs and events on Earth.

relating to astronomy, the scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in space.

Having an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

into separate parts or pieces

protection given by a government to someone who has left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons

Not having parts that correspond to each other in size, shape, or arrangement; lacking symmetry.

Physical sports and games of any kind, especially those that involve running, jumping, and throwing.

Not written in any key or mode; lacking a tonal center or key.

extremely wicked, brutal, or cruel.

an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act.

The process of wasting away or becoming weaker, especially due to the degeneration of cells, tissues, or organs

To fasten or join one thing to another.

to succeed in getting something, usually after a lot of effort

The action or fact of achieving a goal toward which one has worked.

to make something weaker or less effective

To show or prove that something exists or is true.

a space or room just below the roof of a building, often used for storage or as an extra room.

A person, typically a lawyer, who is legally appointed to act on behalf of another person in business or legal matters.

To regard something as being caused by a person, thing, or event.

to cause someone or something to be familiar with, adjusted to, or in harmony with something else

A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

showing a willingness to take risks or offend people; bold and daring.

Able to be heard.

The group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to a play, film, speaker, etc.

to officially examine and verify the financial accounts of a company or organization.

a large room or building used for public gatherings such as performances, lectures, or meetings.

To make something larger, greater, or more intense by adding to it.

to be a sign of what will happen in the future

the practice of interpreting omens or signs to predict the future.

inspiring awe or admiration; majestic and dignified

protection or support, especially from a powerful person or organization.

showing signs that something is likely to be successful in the future

very plain and simple in appearance or manner; without any decorations or luxuries.

a situation, typically by a government, of living in a simple and plain way without any comforts or luxuries, usually because of economic difficulties.

Known to be real, true, and accurate, and not a copy.

The quality of being genuine, real, and true, not a copy or fake.

demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish.

official permission or power to do something.

a book about a person's life, written by that person.

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

A ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.

Having the right or power of self-government.

The right or condition of a country, organization, or group to govern itself or control its own affairs.

providing supplementary or additional help and support.