GRE 8000 词表

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

A person, group, or organization that competes with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

To tear or split apart violently.

Split or torn apart violently

a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two pieces of metal or other thick material, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place.

Extremely interesting and exciting, and holding your attention completely.

A very small stream or brook.

A long, loose outer garment, often worn for ceremonies or to show a particular rank or profession.

strong and healthy; vigorous.

The mass of eggs inside a female fish, often used as food.

to make a liquid cloudy or muddy by stirring up sediment.

A person who is new to and has little experience in an activity, job, or situation, especially a sport or the military.

A list of people's names and the times when they are required to work

A small raised platform that a person stands on to be seen by an audience, for example when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.

To turn or cause to turn around a central point or axis.

(of organic matter) decaying or decomposing and emitting a foul smell.

to become rough or make something rough

People of royal blood or status; members of a royal family.

(especially of a person's face) having a ruddy complexion; reddish.

a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or aircraft that is moved to change the direction of travel.

involving or limited to basic principles; at the simplest or most basic level.

To feel sorrow, remorse, or regret for something

A violent, lawless, and often cruel person; a brutal bully or villain.

To disturb the smoothness or evenness of something; to make something uneven or messy.

An animal that brings back food from its stomach and chews it again, such as a cow, sheep, or deer.

To make something, especially cloth or paper, untidy and full of folds or creases.

A horizontal bar forming a step of a ladder.

Relating to or consisting of runes, the ancient alphabet used by Germanic peoples.

A situation in which something suddenly breaks apart or bursts.

relating to the countryside, in contrast to a town or city.

a clever and dishonest action or plan intended to deceive someone.

Relating to or characteristic of the countryside; simple, plain, and often charming in a way associated with rural life.

The quality or state of being cruel and having no pity or compassion for others.

to deliberately damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor.

a person who deliberately destroys or damages something, especially for political or military advantage.

a very sweet artificial substance used instead of sugar, especially by people who are trying to lose weight or avoid sugar for health reasons.

connected with god or a god; considered to be holy

The act of offering something to a god, especially an animal that is killed and then burned

The act of treating a holy thing or place without respect.

showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy.

to make someone feel sad

a seat, often made of leather, for a rider on the back of a horse.

to protect something from harm or damage

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

A very wise person, especially one who is respected for their experience and knowledge.

resembling or characteristic of a saint, especially in being morally excellent, virtuous, or kind.

most noticeable or important

the liquid produced in your mouth that helps you to swallow food

A large silver-coloured fish with pink flesh that lives in the sea and rivers and is eaten as food.

(of a place or climate) pleasant and healthy; promoting health and well-being.

having a good or helpful effect, especially in preventing problems or teaching a lesson

A word or phrase used for greeting someone at the beginning of a letter or speech.

to make a formal sign of respect to someone, especially by raising the right hand to the side of the head

to save something valuable from a situation that is already damaged or destroyed.

a medicated ointment used to soothe or heal the skin or a sore.

a piece of cloth or a collection of pieces of cloth with different stitches and patterns, used to show a person's skill in needlework.

to make something holy or to give it official religious approval.

making a show of being morally superior to other people; hypocritically pious.

an official order, such as the stopping of trade, that is taken against a country in order to make it obey international law

A light shoe consisting of a sole held on the foot by straps.

Having a normal and healthy mind; not mentally ill.

cheerfully optimistic and confident

The condition of having a healthy mind and not being mentally ill.

The liquid that carries water and food through a plant

wise, or attempting to appear wise.

a transparent precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum.

using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

Relating to clothes, tailoring, or a way of dressing.

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress.

To satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full

Having had enough or more than enough of something, especially food or pleasure; fully satisfied.

the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

To use satire to criticize or mock someone or something.

to make something completely wet

(of a solution or substance) containing the largest possible amount of a particular solute, so that no more can be dissolved.

(of a person or their manner) gloomy, sluggish, or cold in temperament.

To walk in a slow, relaxed, and confident way

(of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

A person of profound or extensive learning; an eminent scholar.

Having practical knowledge and ability; shrewd and well-informed.

fine particles of wood produced by sawing.

a sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

A large number or amount

a temporary structure of poles and boards built next to a building or other structure, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning it.

(of a liquid or steam) extremely hot; burning.

A series of musical notes ascending or descending in pitch.

A small, very sharp knife used by a doctor for doing an operation.

An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.

barely sufficient or adequate

a situation in which there is not enough of something

a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, sun protection, or decoration

severely and harshly critical

To throw or drop things so that they spread over an area in an irregular way.

A written outline of a film, play, or other performance, describing the plot, characters, and scenes.

Relating to or in the form of a diagram or plan.

To arrange or represent something according to a plan, model, or diagram, often in a simplified or formulaic way.

a large-scale, systematic plan or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect.

A division into two groups caused by a disagreement about beliefs, especially within a religious organization.

An institution for educating children

A young shoot or twig of a plant, especially one cut for grafting or rooting.

A tool for cutting paper, cloth, or hair, consisting of two sharp blades fastened together in the middle so that the sharp edges slide against each other.

to speak about someone or something in a way that shows you have no respect for them

a tool like a spoon with a deep bowl and a short handle, used for picking up and moving loose or soft substances

the range of things that a subject, activity, book etc deals with

to burn the surface of something with flame or intense heat so as to discolour or damage it.

The number of points, goals, etc. achieved in a game or test.

a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or worthless.

a small creature similar to an insect that lives in hot, dry areas of the world and has a long body and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

To put an end to something, especially a rumor or idea; to decisively stop something.

A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering.

To look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression.

A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Full of fighting spirit; determined and unwilling to give up.

to write something quickly and carelessly, making it difficult to read.

a thin, pointed piece of metal with a raised spiral thread running around it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being turned.

a tool with a shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it.

To write or draw something quickly or carelessly.

The written text of a play, film, broadcast, talk, etc.

The sacred writings of a religion.