GRE 8000 词表

a large, lively celebration or party, especially one organized by scouts.

To say or do something in jest; to joke or quip.

Speaking or acting in a joking or humorous way.

A feeling of extreme nervousness or anxiety, often causing small, uncontrolled movements.

happy and cheerful

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

A particular point in time or stage in a series of events.

the study of law and the principles on which law is based

Having complex patterns of colors which are always changing, like those seen in a kaleidoscope.

A small open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.

a small, rounded hill or mound.

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

A servant who does all kinds of ordinary or unpleasant work for someone

A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

Deserving severe criticism or regret; very bad or disappointing.

to cover a flat object with a thin layer of transparent plastic for protection.

a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves gems.

a simple fastening device for a door or gate, consisting of a bar that fits into a notch or slot and is lifted by a lever or string from the other side.

A person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a particular subject.

a short stay somewhere between parts of a journey, especially a long plane journey.

To bend or move your body in a particular direction.

a long, thin piece of rope, leather, or chain used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog

on or toward the side sheltered from the wind

The amount of freedom to move or act that is available or allowed.

(of handwriting or print) clear enough to be read easily.

An area of damaged tissue in a living body, caused by injury or disease.

relating to the words or vocabulary of a language.

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

Containing or constituting a libel; defamatory.

A person's sexual desire or drive.

Conforming to what is permitted by law or accepted rules; lawful.

a thing used for tying or binding something tightly, especially a cord or thread in surgery.

an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; an intermediate state or condition.

in a direct line of descent from an ancestor.

The distinctive features or contours of a face or body.

Relating to, near, or on the side of the tongue.

Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

extremely angry

a fertile soil of clay and sand containing humus.

A large insect that lives in hot countries, flies in large groups, and eats crops.

A particular word, phrase, or expression, especially one considered in terms of its style or manner of use.

A space just below the roof of a building, often used for storage or converted into a room.

a crowded mass of logs blocking a river.

To stand or wait somewhere, especially in a public place, with no real purpose or activity.

A body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

a man or boy who behaves in a rude, aggressive, or awkward way.

(of a person) having or showing a lack of good manners or education; vulgar or coarse.

having a smooth or slippery quality

Money, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in a dishonorable way.

To write or study laboriously, especially late at night.

To persuade or attract someone or something to go somewhere or to do something by offering something desirable.

Having a pleasingly rich, sweet taste or smell

full of strength, vigor, and healthy energy

to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction.

A full-length waterproof raincoat, traditionally made of rubberized fabric.

Spotted or stained.

a distinguished conductor, performer, or teacher of music

Using high-flown or bombastic language; speaking in a lofty, grand, or pompous style.

To injure a person or animal severely and permanently, especially by damaging a part of their body so that it can no longer be used.

Used as a temporary and usually less effective substitute for something else; improvised.

A magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing bad luck or harm to someone; a curse.

A person who commits a crime or some other wrong.

Causing or capable of causing harm or evil.

the desire to harm someone; ill will.

(of a disease, especially a tumor) very virulent or infectious, and likely to worsen or cause death.

A hammer with a large, usually wooden head.

An unpleasant or offensive smell.

A metal ring or chain placed on a prisoner's wrist or ankle to restrict movement; a shackle.

a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

having bare or patchy spots of skin or hair, typically due to disease or neglect

to roam about and raid in search of plunder

a sailor, especially one who works on a ship.

the soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, in which blood cells are produced.

the person who kills the bull in a bullfight.

A social system in which the mother or oldest woman is the head of the family, and descent and relationships are reckoned through the female line.

to enroll as a student at a college or university

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

A situation involving violent public disorder or chaos.

To treat a person or a disease with medicine.

a mental condition or a tendency characterized by an obsession with power and a belief in one's own extreme importance, talent, or omnipotence.

an object that you keep to remind you of a person, place, or event

(of work) not skilled or important, and often boring or badly paid

An imaginary sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.

A strong or hypnotic power held over someone, as if by hypnosis.

to hold the attention of someone entirely so that they cannot think of anything else.

The scientific study of the extraction, refining, alloying, and fabrication of metals and of their structure and properties.

an unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor

A very small person or thing.

A person's appearance or manner, especially as it shows their character or mood.

using, or willing to use, force or strong pressure to achieve your aims, especially to achieve social or political change

a period of one thousand years

of the nature of a miracle; having or working by a power apparently beyond human means

a collection or group of different kinds of things.

A formal or official letter, especially one sent by a person in authority.

Done or occurring at an inappropriate or unsuitable time.

a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows through the rhône valley and southern france into the mediterranean sea.

To harm or threaten someone, especially a child, by touching them in a sexual way.

a building or buildings where a community of monks lives and works.

a detailed written study of a single specialized subject or an aspect of it.

to have or take complete control of something so that others are prevented from sharing it

(of a sound or voice) unchanging in pitch; without variation or inflection.

extremely large, ugly, or frightening

having moods that change quickly and often

to attach a boat or ship to a fixed object or the land with ropes or an anchor

to be sad and to do nothing, especially because you are unhappy or disappointed

an area of soft, wet ground that is very difficult to walk through

A stupid or foolish person.

(of cells, microorganisms, or their parts) capable of motion.

To mark with spots or blotches of different colors or shades.

a person who deceives others, especially in order to trick them out of their money; a charlatan.

To bring into a disordered or confusing state.

covered in or full of mud

(of the weather or air) unpleasantly warm and humid.

To take money from someone as a fine or by means of a trick.

having many different parts, elements, or forms

a large number of people or things

Documents such as deeds or charters that provide evidence of rights or privileges, especially to property or titles.

Having a stale, damp, and unpleasant smell, often because of a lack of fresh air.

to damage severely, especially by violently removing a part.

Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority; engaged in mutiny.