GRE 8000 词表

to open or spread out something that has been folded

not based on facts or evidence; not true or valid.

awkward in movement or shape; clumsy.

Given or done freely and willingly, without any feeling of resentment or reluctance.

a soft, greasy substance used as an ointment or for lubrication.

An imaginary animal like a white horse with a single long straight horn growing from its forehead.

Having or involving only one dimension.

The process of being united or made into a whole.

Always the same; not varying or changing in form, degree, or character.

to join together different parts, groups, or ideas to form a single unit or to make them similar to each other

not showing or feeling strong emotion; calm and objective.

not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy.

lacking knowledge or experience of a particular subject or activity

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

having only one possible meaning; clear and unambiguous.

not shown to be right or reasonable; lacking a proper reason or explanation.

in a manner that is not fair or morally right

(of a person's hair or appearance) untidy or disordered.

to suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect

complete and total; not lessened or modified in any way.

not affected by emotion or excitement; remaining calm and indifferent.

not seen or observed; not attracting attention.

not attracting attention or causing disturbance; inconspicuous.

(of food or drink) not pleasant to taste

never having happened or existed before

not planned or thought about before it is done

not particularly attractive or appealing to the eye; plain or ordinary in appearance.

not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed; modest and unassuming.

not having or based on moral principles; unscrupulous.

not producing good results or useful effects

(of an attack, act of aggression, or other negative action) carried out without any justification or cause.

not having the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something

to separate the threads of a piece of cloth, rope, etc.

Not reforming or showing repentance; obstinately wrong or bad.

not controlled or supervised by laws or rules

continuing for a long time without stopping or becoming weaker

not feeling or showing regret or shame for having done wrong.

(of love or affection) felt for someone who does not feel the same way in return

complete and without any doubt or limitation

not harmed or injured

Having no added perfume or fragrance; not having a noticeable smell.

Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate for the situation.

to make someone feel anxious, nervous, or upset

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

Not safe or robust; in poor condition.

(of a place) not changed or damaged by people, and often beautiful because of this.

Not marked with spots; free from stains or blemishes.

given or giving without restraint; unsparing.

not supported or proven by evidence

(of a resource or source) not yet exploited or used.

Not appearing likely to cause harm or danger; not intimidating.

happening at a time that is not suitable or expected, especially too soon or too early

too much or too many to be counted or measured

unexpected, inconvenient, or unfavorable

not having been formally taught or instructed

not justified or authorized

difficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.

not aware of the full facts; unintentional

not usual or expected; not in accordance with one's habitual character or practice.

Not concerned with material values or ordinary life; spiritual or unsophisticated.

to criticize or scold someone severely

to improve the quality or usefulness of something, especially by replacing it with a newer model or adding new features

a sudden, violent change or disruption, especially in politics or society.

to support or defend a law, a principle, or a decision so that it continues to exist

being in a vertical position or direction

A situation in which a lot of people complain about something angrily or make a lot of noise.

involving or producing loud, unrestrained laughter; very funny and noisy.

To distract attention from someone and make them seem less important, especially by moving to a more prominent position on a stage.

a situation in which something improves or increases over a period of time

needing immediate action or attention

to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

the practice of lending money at an exorbitant or illegally high rate of interest.

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive or comfortable.

To use something for a particular purpose, especially in an effective or practical way.

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

relating to or aiming for a perfect society that is unrealistic or impossible to achieve.

Complete; total; absolute.

To give a person or an animal a vaccine, usually by injection, to protect them against a disease.

A substance that is put into the body, often by injection, to protect against a specific disease by stimulating the body's immune system.

to keep changing your opinion or thoughts about something, especially in a way that annoys other people

Showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

A sudden, unexpected, and often strange change, action, or idea.

The state or activity of wandering from place to place without a home, job, or means of support, often associated with begging.

A person who has no home or job and who moves from place to place, often living by begging.

Not clear in meaning or intention; not thinking or expressing clearly

Having an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

the action of saying farewell.

Relating to or serving as a farewell, especially a speech given at a graduation ceremony.

Possessing or showing courage or determination, especially in the face of great danger.

To prove or confirm that something is true, correct, or acceptable.

showing great courage, especially in war or battle.

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe, etc., by opening or closing a passage.

The crime of deliberately damaging or destroying property belonging to other people.

To deliberately damage or destroy public or private property.

a substance obtained from the beans of a tropical plant, used to give a special taste to sweet foods, especially ice cream and cakes

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

To defeat someone completely in a battle, competition, or argument.

A position or situation that gives someone a better chance of success than others; an advantage.

lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force; flat, uninteresting, or dull

The process of turning from a liquid or solid into vapor.

to turn from a solid or liquid into a gas or vapor.

resembling or consisting of vapor; misty.

The fact or quality of being different, divergent, or inconsistent.

to mark with different patches or streaks of color.

The act or process of variegating.

A clear, hard, shiny liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. to protect it and give it a glossy appearance.

Relating to, affecting, or consisting of vessels that carry blood or other fluids in the body.

A secure room where money and other valuable things are kept.

Speaking boastfully or with excessive pride.

To change direction suddenly

A machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods on land, such as a car, bus, or truck.

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face, or as part of a headdress.

The speed of something in a given direction.

Willing to do dishonest or immoral things in return for money; open to bribery.

a long and violent argument between people or families, in which one group tries to harm the other in order to punish them for things that happened in the past

A person or company that sells something, especially goods or services.

a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic glued to the surface of a cheaper material.

to regard with great respect or reverence