GRE 8000 词表

To look with wide open eyes, often because of surprise, amazement, or fear.

extremely beautiful or attractive

to eat food greedily and in large quantities.

A young goose.

the activity or process of governing a country, organization, or system.

a building for storing threshed grain.

A very small piece or grain of a solid substance.

without charge; free of cost.

an inexperienced or naive person, especially one new to a particular job or activity.

A frame of parallel metal bars used for grilling food over a fire.

strange and unpleasant, especially in a way that is frightening or ridiculous

to make a deep, low, and threatening sound, typically as an expression of anger or hostility.

a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who has treated you badly, especially one that lasts for a long time

causing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant and shocking.

(of a voice) low and rough, often sounding unfriendly

Easily annoyed and complaining in a bad-tempered way.

a narrow and steep-sided ravine, especially one formed by the action of fast-flowing water.

A seabird with mainly white or grey feathers, a hooked beak, and long wings.

Eager enjoyment, zest, or enthusiasm in doing something.

Lacking courage or determination; cowardly.

To eat or drink greedily and noisily.

Government by women or a society dominated by women.

Suitable or good enough to live in.

The handle of a weapon or tool, such as a knife, axe, or spear.

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

to argue or bargain with someone in order to reach an agreement on the price of something

any of the five tendons at the back of the human knee.

tough, cynical, and not easily affected by difficult experiences.

boldness and daring; courage

something that is annoying or that causes trouble or difficulty

a small axe with a short handle

A person who travels from place to place selling goods.

a thick rope or cable, especially one used for mooring or towing a ship.

information that you have heard from other people but do not know to be true; rumor or gossip.

to lift or pull something heavy with one great effort

A small nocturnal mammal with a spiny coat, capable of rolling into a ball for defense.

relating to, characterized by, or considered in terms of pleasant or unpleasant sensations.

the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life

A plant that turns its leaves or flowers to face the sun.

A tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat.

a member of a class of serfs in ancient sparta, bound to the land and owned by the state.

The handle of a tool or weapon, especially an axe or hatchet.

(of a man) excessively controlled by or submissive to his wife or female partner.

a serious disease of the liver that causes fever and makes the skin yellow.

an official messenger who brings important news or announces state proclamations.

a man who looks after a herd of animals, especially cattle or sheep.

The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor.

The handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword, dagger, or knife.

the land that lies behind a coast or the shore of a large river.

A large African animal with a large head and mouth and thick gray skin, that lives in rivers and lakes.

(of a voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.

to walk with difficulty, taking short, unsteady steps, often because of an injury.

A great or complete destruction, especially by fire.

A document, especially a will, handwritten entirely by the person who signs it.

Simple, ordinary, and comfortable in a way that is typical of a home

A sermon or speech giving moral advice, especially one that is long and dull.

A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation.

the study and measurement of time; the art of making clocks and watches.

extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible

A very stupid or obvious mistake, especially an embarrassing one in speech or text.

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large crowd of people.

to crowd together; to gather closely in a group.

A large piece of something, especially food, cut or broken off a larger piece

a small, simple, single-storey house or shelter, often made of wood, mud, or other natural materials.

conditions or practices that help to maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.

Relating to the area immediately beneath the skin.

A sweet mixture of sugar and liquid, used to cover or fill cakes.

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

to worship as an idol; to venerate or adore excessively or blindly.

to admire or love someone very much, often too much

not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements; distinguished.

a stupid or silly person

Living forever; never dying or decaying.

(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) to be about to happen

To put something or someone in a situation of serious danger or at risk of being harmed or destroyed.

a spoken curse.

The act of imputing something to someone; the attribution of something, especially blame or a fault, to a person.

To say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or that something is the cause of something else.

a state of uncertainty or doubt.

a sharp tooth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting food.

Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; out of place.

not composed of matter; having no material existence or form

A hard outer layer or crust that forms on a surface.

To write or compose a literary work, such as a poem or speech.

to make someone drunk; to intoxicate

impossible to erase or remove; permanent.

Not meeting the legal or official requirements to be considered for something.

Not suitable or advisable in a particular situation; not convenient or practical.

(of a wrong or sin) too bad to be atoned for; unpardonable.

To cause someone to have strong, foolish, and often temporary feelings of love or passion for someone or something.

Having an intense but often foolish or short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.

relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld.

the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

a person who gives information to the police or another authority about someone involved in illegal activities.

the act or right of entering a place, building, or area

In a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behavior, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.

The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.

Words or symbols that have been written or carved into a hard surface.

to expose to the rays of the sun.

a relaxed and happy way of behaving without feeling worried or guilty

A single payment of a set that is paid regularly until the total amount is reached.

(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.

Involving two or more different academic subjects or fields of study.

To cross or be crossed intricately together; interweave.

a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue.

To intrude or interfere in the affairs of others, especially for one's own advantage.

A person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

A small or narrow space or gap between things or parts, especially one that is normally filled.

to twist together two or more pieces of thread, wool, etc.

(of a person) not having made a valid will before dying

The long, continuous tube in the body through which food passes from the stomach and is digested and absorbed.

The action or process of swelling up or becoming swollen.

The formal investing of a person with an office, rank, or power, often in a ceremony.

To watch people who are taking an examination to make sure that they have no extra help and that they do not cheat.

a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these; a bill.

The phenomenon of showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles.

to send out rays of light or heat; to shine.

To say or do something again, or to repeat a process, usually to improve it or achieve a desired result.