GRE 8000 词表

A place where dead people are buried, especially one that is not part of a church.

moving or tending to move away from a center.

Moving or tending to move towards a centre.

Relating to the head or skull.

to make someone feel sorry for something they have done

having a pattern of squares, usually of two colours

stylish and fashionable in an understated or sophisticated way.

(of a small bird or an insect) to make a short, high-pitched sound.

A routine or minor task, especially a boring or unpleasant one.

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle

A thick, solid piece of something

(of a cell or microorganism) bearing minute hair-like structures (cilia)

A person who is involved in the film industry, especially a film director or a person with a passionate interest in cinema.

Using many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; long-winded and indirect.

A short piece taken from a book, poem, speech, etc., or a reference to a source of information.

Having or claiming to have the power to see beyond normal sensory perception; able to perceive events in the future or beyond normal contact.

To close or hold something very tightly, especially your hand or teeth.

Not willing to consider different ideas or opinions; having a mind closed to new arguments or ideas.

The act or process of closing something, or the state of being closed.

to make you feel sick or annoyed by providing too much of something good, especially sweet food or pleasure

A strong box or chest for holding money or valuables.

Describing words or languages that have the same origin or are related.

A third name in ancient Rome, typically a nickname that became hereditary.

A formal conversation or dialogue.

A young male horse, especially one less than four years old.

Suitable or safe to be eaten; edible.

to express sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune

the natural color and condition of the skin on a person's face

Involvement in a crime or wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice.

to behave in a particular way, especially in a way that is suitable or acceptable

required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Having a common center, as circles or spheres, one within another.

To make something, especially food or a drink, by mixing different ingredients.

(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved.

A substance such as salt, pepper, or a sauce that is added to food to give it extra flavor.

To express sympathy or sorrow with someone, especially on the occasion of a death.

A very large vulture found in South America and California, with a bare head and neck and mainly black plumage.

A person with whom one shares private matters or secrets; a trusted friend.

(of a disease or abnormality) present from birth

relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple

Relating to marriage or the relationship between a married couple.

To make or declare something sacred, especially in a religious ceremony.

A pleasing combination of sounds, especially in music or speech.

a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch

A summary or overview of a subject, especially in written form; a synopsis.

to cause to contract or shrink; to draw together or compress.

stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority, especially a court order.

Insolent or insulting language or treatment.

To arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting.

A group of vehicles or ships traveling together, typically for protection or with an escort.

warm and friendly in manner or feeling

A brass musical instrument resembling a trumpet but shorter and wider.

(of jokes, stories, or style) simple, old-fashioned, and sentimental in a way that is often boring or annoying

Relating to the human body; physical rather than spiritual.

having a large, bulky, or fat body

a collection of written or spoken texts, especially one used for linguistic research.

to emit flashes of light; to sparkle or glitter.

Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation.

A weight or force that balances another.

A group or assembly of witches.

skilled at using clever plans or tricks to deceive people

A steep or rugged cliff or rock face.

a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith or political movement.

of, relating to, or resembling twilight; dim.

A narrow crack or gap, especially in a rock or wall.

To form many short bends or ripples, or to cause something to do this.

To cause someone to be unable to move or walk properly, typically by damaging a limb or the spine.

to sing or speak in a soft, low, gentle voice, especially in a sentimental or emotional way.

often in a bad mood and easily annoyed

A room or chamber beneath a church, typically used as a chapel or burial place.

To hold someone or something close in your arms to show love or affection.

the end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on

a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed.

To obstruct or hinder; to be a burden or impediment to.

the thick white substance that forms in milk when it becomes sour, used to make cheese

A rule or law that requires people to stay indoors between specific times, usually at night.

(of a person or their behavior) bad-tempered, mean-spirited, or resembling a cur (a mongrel or aggressive dog)

(of handwriting) written with the letters joined together in a flowing manner.

having an attractively curved shape, especially referring to a woman's body.

a young swan.

A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.

A person who takes part in an activity in a way that is not serious or regular.

a brief or casual involvement with or interest in something, especially a romantic or sexual relationship that is not serious.

to condemn someone to suffer eternal punishment in hell.

A device that reduces vibration or stops the movement of something, especially in a piano or a vehicle.

To hang or swing loosely

unpleasantly damp, cold, and typically dark or musty.

A person who acts in a mean, cowardly, or underhanded way.

To spread a thick, soft substance like paint or mud on a surface in a rough or careless way.

a person who paints or plasters in a crude, unskilled, or careless manner.

To make someone feel confused and unable to think clearly, especially by a shock or blow.

to officially or legally prevent someone from doing something or going somewhere

physical weakness, especially as a result of illness

(especially of a man) charming, confident, and carefully dressed, in a way that is attractive but slightly old-fashioned

To leave a place suddenly or secretly, especially to avoid trouble.

to pour a liquid, especially wine, from one container into another, often to separate it from sediment.

to move parts of a government, organization, or business from a central place to several different smaller ones

to officially declare (information or documents) to be no longer secret.

A downward slope or bend.

A person or thing used to trick or lure someone into a trap or into doing something

an official order that has the force of law

To misuse or steal money or property entrusted to one's care, especially public funds.

To damage the good reputation of someone; to speak ill of someone so that others have a bad opinion of them.

a chemical that removes the leaves from trees and plants, often used in warfare or agriculture.

To remove leaves from a plant or tree, especially over a wide area.

To clear an area of its forest or trees.

to provide money to pay for a cost or expense.

No longer existing, living, or functioning.

great pleasure and enjoyment

To mark the limits or boundaries of something, such as a territory or area.

The way that someone looks, behaves, or speaks.

Behaving in a wild and irrational way, often because of mental illness.

(especially of a woman or girl) reserved, modest, and shy in manner or appearance.

to give a specific name or designation to something; to call by a particular name.

To condemn or criticize something or someone strongly and publicly.

the way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of good manners and social grace.

to put money into a bank account or give a sum of money to someone as a first payment for something

the act of attacking or plundering, typically over a wide area.

A drug or other agent that reduces functional activity, especially one that slows down the activity of the central nervous system.