GRE 8000 词表

to describe or regard someone or something as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

(of a manner of talking or writing) stiff and unnatural; not relaxed or flowing.

A substance that makes you feel more awake and gives you more energy.

something that causes growth, activity, or reaction

(of an insect, plant, or animal) to wound by piercing with a sharp, often poisonous, pointed part

The quality of being unwilling to spend money; meanness.

Unwilling to spend money; mean.

to be very economical or sparing, especially with money or time

To draw, paint, or engrave using numerous small dots or specks.

to state clearly and firmly that something must be done, or how it must be done

A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

to move a liquid or substance around using a spoon or something similar

to use a needle and thread to join two pieces of cloth together or to repair a hole

The total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop

A barrier or enclosure formed from upright wooden posts or stakes, used for defense or confinement.

(of a person) having a broad, sturdy, and relatively short body

(of food) heavy, filling, and often bland or uninteresting

enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.

to add fuel to a fire, furnace, or other source of heat to make it burn more strongly

showing little or no emotion; not easily excited or upset.

the organ in the body where food is digested

To refuse to answer questions or give information, especially in a formal situation.

(of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.

A person who hides on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly or without paying.

honest and open; not trying to deceive anyone or hide anything

A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water.

to leave (someone) in a difficult position, especially without a way of getting somewhere

left in a place with no way of leaving

a clever and often elaborate plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve a goal.

to arrange or form into different layers or strata.

a layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground

To move away from the place you should be, or to leave the subject you are dealing with.

A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings.

A small, narrow river.

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

to mark something with a series of lines, grooves, or ridges

marked with long, thin lines, bands, or ridges

A strong criticism or severe remark.

to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

(of a sound) loud and harsh; grating.

angry or violent disagreement or conflict.

very noticeable or attractive

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

to remove all the things that cover something

to try very hard to achieve something or to do something difficult.

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a single blow.

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

to walk in a proud way with your head up and chest out, trying to look important

Having or showing a firm determination not to change one's attitude or position, despite persuasion or good reasons.

Showing careful consideration or thought; deliberate and intentional.

lacking fresh air; warm and humid in an unpleasant way

to cause someone or something to become dull, foolish, or ineffective.

Extremely impressive or attractive.

To prevent something or someone from growing or developing properly.

a state in which you cannot think, speak, or see clearly because you are extremely tired or have taken drugs or alcohol

strongly built and not easily damaged

To speak with involuntary repetition or blocking of sounds, especially initial consonants.

extremely dark, gloomy, and forbidding.

a pointed device used for writing, marking, or engraving, especially on a hard surface.

to prevent someone from achieving their aim or doing something

to bring someone or something under control by force

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

To bring under complete control or domination, especially by conquest.

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

relating to mental processes of which the individual is not consciously aware, but which can influence emotions and behavior.

The act of accepting that someone has complete control over you and obeying them.

to give a document, proposal, etc. to someone in authority so that they can consider it

To induce someone to commit an unlawful or wrongful act, especially by bribery or other improper means.

a written legal order requiring a person to appear in court to give evidence

Happening or coming after something else

to become less strong, intense, or severe; to decrease.

connected to something but less important than it

money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

the state of having just enough money or food to stay alive

A particular type of solid, liquid, or gas that has specific properties.

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else.

to include something in a larger group or under a more general rule or category.

a secret, usually dishonest, way of behaving or doing something, especially in order to avoid blame or punishment.

existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface

so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.

to take a number or amount away from another number or amount

Seeking or intended to undermine an established system or institution.

To try to destroy the power and influence of a government or an established belief

expressed clearly and in a few words; brief and concise.

help and support that is given to someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation

to fail to resist an overpowering force or desire; to yield.

to be enough or adequate for a purpose or to meet a need.

as much as is needed for a particular purpose; enough

to die because there is no air to breathe

the right to vote in political elections.

A person who advocates for the extension of the right to vote, especially to women.

to spread over or through something, especially a liquid, light, or color.

tending to suggest an idea, image, or feeling

a large, rectangular container with a handle, used for carrying clothes and other personal belongings when traveling.

silent and bad-tempered because of being annoyed or unhappy

Bad-tempered and not speaking, usually because you are angry about something

(of weather or air) very hot and humid

in a way that is done without delay or formality; promptly and efficiently.

A brief statement or account of the main points of something.

The process of adding things together; the total amount resulting from this.

To order someone to come to a place.

very expensive and looking very impressive

To break apart or separate, especially by force or violence.

of excellent quality; splendid

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Concerned only with what is obvious or apparent; not thorough or deep.

the fact of being superficial; a lack of thoroughness, depth of character, or serious thought.

an amount of something that is more than is needed or wanted

more than is needed or wanted; unnecessary or excessive.

to put one image, object, or layer on top of another so that both can be seen, either fully or partly.

To be in charge of an activity or person; to manage or oversee.

the state or quality of being better, more powerful, or more important than others.

a star that suddenly increases very greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.

to take the place of (something older or less effective) and become the new standard or norm.