GRE 8000 词表

to be a sign of something; to mean.

a flat horizontal piece, usually of wood or stone, forming the base of the frame of a window or door.

Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.

a person who makes and repairs articles of silver.

To smile in a silly, affected, or self-conscious way.

A person who is not very intelligent or who lacks good judgment; a foolish or gullible person.

to create a particular set of conditions that exist in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes.

Happening or existing at the same time.

(of a person, feelings, or behavior) not pretending or lying; honest and genuine.

a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit.

a tendon, a strong cord of tissue that connects a muscle to a bone.

To burn the surface or ends of something slightly.

the quality of being strange or unusual

Having many curves and turns; winding.

To drink something slowly, taking a very small amount into your mouth at a time.

a device that makes a long, loud sound as a signal or warning.

The structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal.

not thorough or complete, lacking in detail

to cause something to be not straight or exact; to distort or bias.

a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is pushed through pieces of food to hold them together while they are being cooked

A small, light boat for rowing or sailing, typically for one person.

A frying pan.

to remove a substance that is floating on the surface of a liquid

To use less of something than is necessary, or to use something cheap or of poor quality in order to save money.

a person who is very unwilling to spend money; a miser.

A brief, unplanned fight or argument, especially between small groups of people or soldiers.

A piece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and does not have legs.

A short, funny play or performance, often making fun of something.

A very tall building with many stories.

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or wood, typically rectangular.

not tight or tense; loose

to become or make something become less tight, firm, or taut.

the waste material that remains after metal has been separated from rock by heating

to satisfy a desire, need, or feeling such as thirst, curiosity, or anger

The crime of making a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.

containing false and damaging statements about someone

to slope or to cause something to slope in a particular direction

A type of dark grey rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers, often used for roofing or writing on.

the killing of many people in a cruel or violent way

a vehicle on runners for travelling over snow, often pulled by horses or dogs.

To turn or slide violently or uncontrollably in a particular direction.

a thin, flat piece of food cut from a larger piece

Smooth, wet, or slippery

small in size, degree, or amount

the action or process of slipping or sliding, especially from a fixed position.

difficult to hold or stand on because it is smooth, wet, or greasy

Done, made, or acting in a careless or lazy way

to move smoothly over a surface, like a snake, in a twisting way

a small, thin, sharp piece of something that has broken off a larger piece.

(of a piece of work) showing a lack of care, thought, or effort

A long, narrow hole or opening into which something can be fitted.

the quality of being lazy and unwilling to work or act

to stand, sit, or walk with your shoulders bent forward and your head low so that you look lazy and tired

A swamp, marsh, or bog, especially one that is part of an inlet or backwater.

a lazy, slow, or idle person

an artificial channel for carrying water, fitted with a gate (a sluice gate) to control the flow.

To sleep lightly and peacefully

to pronounce words in a way that is unclear so that they run into each other, often because one is drunk or tired.

to eat or drink something noisily, especially by sucking it in quickly

clever at deceiving people in a way that is often considered dishonest or cunning.

excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere way.

Intelligent and able to think and understand quickly

a small, scattered amount of something, especially knowledge or information.

to spread a soft or sticky substance in a messy or careless way over a surface.

to smile in an affected, often smug or conceited way.

having a flat, even, and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe

To make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or spreading it.

showing too much pride or satisfaction in oneself or one's achievements in a way that is annoying to others.

to move (goods or people) from one country to another illegally or secretly.

a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one that uses a noose of wire or cord.

(of an animal) to make a deep, angry sound and show the teeth, especially as a warning or threat.

to take something away from someone with a quick, often violent, movement

moving or acting in a quiet, secret, or stealthy way

to smile or speak in a very unkind way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

derogatory or mocking in an indirect and malicious way.

To cut something quickly and neatly with scissors or shears, using small, light cuts.

To tell someone in authority about something wrong that another person has done.

behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class or know more than they do

A bank or deep pile of snow heaped up by the wind.

to insult someone by ignoring them or behaving rudely towards them

comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold.

To make something very wet, or to become very wet, by leaving or lying in liquid.

to fly or rise high in the air

not drunk or affected by alcohol

the state of being sober, especially not being drunk.

A piece of clothing worn on the foot and ankle, typically made of cotton or wool.

A piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by matted roots; turf.

Soaked through with liquid; saturated.

(of food) unpleasantly wet and soft

The top layer of the earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.

To join two or more metal parts together by melting a soft metal alloy between them.

(of an occasion, ceremony, etc.) very serious and formal; not cheerful or smiling.

the quality of being serious and formal

To ask for (something, such as money or help) from people, organizations, etc., often in a persistent or formal way.

showing care and helpful attention to someone's needs, health, or happiness.

anxious and protective care or concern for someone's well-being, health, or safety.

Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.

To make something solid or hard, or to become solid or hard.

Being the only one or ones; single and alone.

The state of being alone, especially when this is peaceful and pleasant.

a piece of music, song, or dance performed by a single person

(of a substance) able to be dissolved, especially in water.

Having enough money to pay all the money that is owed.

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy.

a piece of music for one instrument or for one instrument and a piano, usually with three or four movements

a poem that has 14 lines, each containing 10 syllables, and a fixed pattern of rhyme.

A black powder consisting mainly of carbon, produced when wood, coal, or other fuels are burned.

to make someone who is anxious, upset, or distressed feel calmer or more comfortable.

A piece of food soaked in liquid before being eaten or cooked.

a clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.

having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

the quality of being sophisticated, having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people consider socially desirable

the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.

Causing sleep or drowsiness.

extremely wet; soaked

the use of magic, especially evil magic.

involving immoral or dishonest behavior, especially for money