GRE 8000 词表

To appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task or duty on one's behalf.

to appoint someone as a deputy

A state of mental disturbance and disorientation.

to remove salt from something, especially from sea water to make it drinkable.

Something that is needed or wanted.

To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose or duty.

having or characterized by desire; wanting something very much

(of a place) empty of people and lacking comfort or attractiveness; deserted and bleak.

a desperate or reckless person, especially a criminal

to steal valuable things from a place, especially in a violent way and during a war.

without money, food, a home, or possessions

Able to be destroyed or ruined.

a state of disuse or inactivity.

deserving intense dislike; abhorrent.

To explode or cause something to explode with a sudden loud noise.

To make something seem less good, valuable, or important

to pass on or delegate (power, duties, or responsibilities) to a lower level, especially from a central government to a regional or local authority.

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the Devil.

A ruler who has complete power over a country, especially one who has gained it by force.

A formal statement of opinion by someone who is respected or an authority.

The scientific study of nutrition and diet and their effects on health.

A person who holds a high rank or position, especially in government or the church.

the state of being in a state of disrepair or ruin, especially of a building.

a gradual decrease in loudness in a piece of music.

Relating to a diocese, especially the bishop of a diocese.

an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drink; alcoholism.

To deny any responsibility for or knowledge of something.

to stop being a group; to separate or break up.

a statement that denies something, especially responsibility

To separate or free (the soul, spirit, or mind) from the physical body.

To deprive (someone) of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

To cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage.

To make (a person's hair or clothes) untidy.

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

to break into many small pieces or parts, or to make something do this

to amuse oneself or engage in lively, energetic activity, especially in a playful way.

a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.

The action of cutting something open, especially a dead body or plant, in order to study its structure.

To disconnect or separate something from something else.

To treat or regard with contempt or scorn; to consider something as unworthy or beneath one's dignity.

Situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.

the act of swelling or the state of being swollen, especially from internal pressure.

Absent-minded or distracted, especially because one is troubled or preoccupied by something.

A long, narrow channel dug into the ground, typically used for drainage or as a boundary.

To wander or stray from a path or subject.

A structure built along or out from the shore of a waterway for ships to moor to.

A humorous or affectionate term for a dog, especially used in internet slang.

the period or condition of old age when a person's mental faculties are declining, often characterized by childishness or excessive fondness.

To cheat or betray someone, especially after having promised to help them.

(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and dull in appearance.

property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.

To sleep lightly for a short time.

to let saliva or liquid flow slowly from the mouth

The quality of being amusing in an odd or quaint way.

(of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire.

(especially of a sound) sweet and soothing

a stupid or unimaginative person

To make someone so surprised or shocked that they are unable to speak or think clearly.

A person who is slow at learning or stupid.

a young eagle.

having a very great or important effect; momentous.

The process of shedding the old outer layer of skin or shell, as in snakes, insects, and crustaceans.

brilliant or conspicuous success

A short poem, especially a pastoral dialogue between shepherds.

Relating to, representing, or promoting the unity of Christians worldwide.

An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Strange and frightening, often in a mysterious way.

(of a man) having characteristics or a manner traditionally associated with women and regarded as weak or unmanly.

A sculpture or model of a person, especially one made to be destroyed in protest or ridicule.

The fact of thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else.

To discharge semen from the body.

all the people in a country or area who have the right to vote in an election.

A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure all ills or prolong life indefinitely.

to make a person or thing seem weaker or less effective

A wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river from flooding or to carry a road or railway over low ground.

To make someone feel bitter or resentful.

To decorate something with a prominent design, especially a heraldic coat of arms or a similar emblem.

A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.

to involve someone or something in a difficult situation, argument, or conflict

relating to an embryo; very new and still developing

a bright green precious stone, a variety of beryl.

A salary, fee, or profit from employment or office.

Relating to heaven or the sky; celestial; sublime.

To convert a message or data into a coded form, especially to conceal its meaning.

covering a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.

to provide someone with a quality, ability, or power

The state of being completely occupied or absorbed in something; deep mental involvement.

To make someone a member of the nobility.

to preserve or protect something, such as a right or tradition, in a formal and lasting way, especially by placing it in a law or document.

to make someone a slave

to catch or trap someone or something, especially in a clever or deceitful way

to hold the complete interest and attention of someone; to captivate.

The group of people who travel with and work for an important or famous person.

To establish an attitude, habit, or belief so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.

to twist or wind things together

The surrounding area or district, especially the outskirts of a town or city.

to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good

devoted to the pursuit of sensual pleasure, especially that derived from fine food and drink.

an event or a group of events occurring as part of a larger sequence; an incident or period considered in isolation.

relating to horse riding

A person or group of people or vehicles that travels with someone or something to protect or guard them.

To cause someone who was formerly friendly or close to become unfriendly or distant.

The wide part of a river where it nears the sea; fresh and salt water mix.

relating to the study or practice of attempting to improve the human gene pool by encouraging reproduction among people with desired traits and discouraging it among those with undesired traits.

Having a calm and patient temperament; not easily annoyed or angered.

Lasting forever or for a very long time.

To remove the internal organs from a body.

Open to objection; causing disapproval or offense.

A short piece taken from a book, piece of music, etc.

the government department in the uk that is responsible for collecting taxes and paying out public money.

To think something out carefully and thoroughly; to devise or invent by such thought.

to cause someone great mental or physical pain; to torment.

The act of cursing someone or expressing great hatred.

to remove a dead body from the ground, especially in order to examine how the person died

extremely small in size or amount; meager.

to speak or write about something in great detail or at considerable length.

To send (someone) out of their native country to live elsewhere, especially as a punishment or to work for a company.

The act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.

able to be explained or understood

(especially of the state) to take (property) from its owner for public use or benefit, typically without compensation.