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GRE 8000 词表
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expulsion
nThe act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a country, or an organization.
extradite
vto officially send someone accused of a crime to another country or state for trial.
extrinsic
adjnot part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
extrude
vto force or push something out through a small opening, especially by using pressure.
exultant
adjfeeling or showing great happiness and triumph, especially because of a success.
fabulous
adjextremely good, wonderful, or impressive
facsimile
nan exact copy, especially of a document or a piece of art.
factitious
adjArtificially created or developed; not natural or genuine.
fag
n(British, informal, offensive) A cigarette.
fail-safe
adjDesigned to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction.
fainthearted
adjlacking courage or confidence; timid
fake
adjNot genuine; imitation or counterfeit.
falsify
vTo change something, such as a document, record, or evidence, in order to deceive people.
fanfare
na short, loud tune played on brass instruments, often to announce someone or something important.
fantasia
nA musical composition with a free form and often an improvisatory style.
farrow
v(of a sow) to give birth to piglets.
fascia
na flat board covering the ends of rafters or other fittings, especially around a roof or under the edge of a roof.
fascinate
vto attract and hold the interest and attention of someone completely
fealty
nthe loyalty that a tenant or vassal owed to their feudal lord.
febrile
adjhaving or showing the symptoms of a fever
feisty
adj(of a person or animal) lively, determined, and courageous, especially when defending themselves or their opinions.
felicitate
vTo congratulate someone or express pleasure at their success or good fortune.
feline
adjrelating to or resembling a cat or cats
fencing
nThe sport of fighting with long thin swords (foils, épées, or sabres) according to a set of rules.
ferocious
adjextremely aggressive, violent, or fierce
ferry
vto carry people or goods in a boat or other vehicle, especially regularly across a river or short stretch of sea
festal
adjof or like a festival; festive
fetish
nan object that is believed to have magical powers, especially one that is worshipped by some peoples
fiend
nAn evil spirit or demon.
filament
nA very thin thread or fiber.
filch
vto steal something, especially something of little value or in a sneaky way.
filial
adjRelating to or appropriate for a son or daughter.
fillet
nA boneless piece of meat or fish
finable
adjsubject to or punishable by a fine.
finery
nElaborate or showy clothing and decoration, especially for a special occasion.
firebrand
na person who is very passionate about a particular cause and often causes trouble or unrest by expressing strong opinions.
fishery
na part of the sea or a river where fish are caught in large quantities.
fissile
adjcapable of being split or divided easily along a natural grain or line.
fitful
adjOccurring in short, irregular periods; not steady or continuous.
flabby
adjsoft and loose, lacking firmness, especially of flesh or muscle
flagellate
vTo whip or flog someone, especially as a religious punishment or for sexual gratification.
flair
na natural ability or talent for doing something well
flannel
nA soft, light cloth with a slightly fuzzy surface, typically made of wool or cotton.
flatulence
nThe condition of having an excessive amount of gas in the stomach or intestines.
flavoring
nA substance used to give a particular taste to food or drink.
flay
vto strip the skin off a person or animal, typically as an act of punishment or torture.
fleck
na small patch of color or light
fleece
nthe woolly coat of a sheep or similar animal
fleet
nA group of ships sailing together, especially warships, or all the ships in a country's navy.
flick
vto hit or move something with a short, quick movement
flicker
vto burn or shine with an unsteady light that goes on and off quickly
floppy
adjSoft and hanging or moving loosely.
florescence
nthe process, state, or period of flowering.
flunk
vto fail an exam, course, or task
fodder
nFood, especially dried hay or feed, for cattle and other livestock.
fondle
vTo handle or touch gently, lovingly, or erotically.
foothold
na place where you can safely put your foot when climbing
footle
vTo act or talk in a foolish or trivial way.
fop
nA man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
foray
nA sudden attack or movement into enemy territory, especially to obtain something; a raid.
forebear
nA person from whom one is descended; an ancestor.
foreclose
vto take back property because someone has failed to repay money they borrowed to buy it
forensic
adjrelating to or used in the scientific methods used for investigating crimes
foreword
na short introduction to a book, typically written by someone other than the author.
forfeiture
nthe loss of a right, a privilege, or property because of a crime, breach of contract, or failure to fulfill an obligation.
forlorn
adjcompletely unhappy or hopeless
formative
adjrelating to a person's development, especially during childhood and adolescence.
forswear
vTo make a serious and formal promise to give something up or stop doing something.
fort
nA building or group of buildings constructed for military defence, often with strong walls and other features to protect against attack.
fractional
adjrelating to or expressed as a fraction; constituting a fraction.
fraternal
adjrelating to or like a brother or brothers; brotherly.
fraternity
na group of people sharing a common profession or interests.
fray
vTo cause a fabric, rope, or thread to become worn and begin to separate into loose threads.
freak
nA person, animal, or plant that is unusual or abnormal in appearance or behavior.
fretwork
nornamental design consisting of repeated and symmetrical geometric figures, often cut into wood or metal.
frisk
vto move in a lively, playful way by jumping, skipping, or dancing
fritter
vto waste time, money, or energy on something unimportant or in small amounts
frolic
vto play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and energetic way
frolicsome
adjfull of fun and high spirits; playful
frowzy
adjDirty and untidy in appearance.
fructify
vTo make fruitful or productive.
funereal
adjhaving the serious, sad, or dark quality suitable for a funeral
furbish
vTo make something look new or fresh again by cleaning or polishing it.
fury
nwild or violent anger
fustian
na thick, hard-wearing twilled cloth with a short nap, usually made of cotton and flax
gab
vTo talk continuously and eagerly, especially about unimportant things.
gabble
vto speak quickly and in a way that is difficult to understand
gaiety
nthe state or feeling of being happy and full of fun
gale
na very strong wind
gallop
v(of a horse) to run at its fastest speed with all four feet off the ground in each stride.
gallows
na structure used for hanging criminals, consisting of a wooden frame with a rope suspended from it.
gamut
nThe complete range or scope of something.
gander
nA male goose.
gangling
adj(Of a person) tall, thin, and awkward in movements or build.
gangly
adjTall, thin, and awkward in movement or build.
gangrene
nThe decay of a part of a person's body because the blood has stopped flowing there.
garland
nA wreath or chain of flowers, leaves, or other material, worn on the head or hung as a decoration.
garret
na small, often unpleasant room on the top floor of a house, just under the roof.
gastric
adjRelating to the stomach.
gastritis
nInflammation of the lining of the stomach.
gastronomy
nthe art and knowledge involved in preparing and eating good food.
gauche
adjlacking social grace or tact; awkward.
gaunt
adj(of a person) looking very thin, especially because of illness, hunger, or worry
genuflect
vTo bend one knee, especially as a sign of worship or respect.
gestate
vTo carry a developing baby inside the womb during pregnancy.
gesticulate
vTo make movements with your hands and arms to express something or to emphasize what you are saying.
ghastly
adjCausing great horror or fear; frightful
girdle
nA piece of women's underwear worn around the waist and hips to shape the body.
glamorous
adjAttractive in an exciting and special way, often because of being connected with wealth, fashion, or fame.
gleam
vto shine with a soft, faint, or intermittent light
glee
nGreat delight, especially from one's own good fortune or another's misfortune.
glimpse
na very brief, partial, or quick view of something.
glitter
vTo produce a lot of small, bright flashes of reflected light.
gloaming
nthe time of day immediately following sunset; twilight, dusk.
glorify
vto praise and worship god
gloss-over
phrasal verbTo avoid talking about or considering something unpleasant or embarrassing by dealing with it quickly or ignoring it.
gnat
nA small, flying insect that bites, similar to a mosquito but smaller.
gnawing
adjCausing persistent and worrying pain or distress
gnome
nAn imaginary creature in children's stories that is like a small old man and lives under the ground
gnomic
adjUsing or consisting of short, wise sayings; aphoristic.