GRE 8000 词表

A plan that shows how much money an organization or person expects to earn and spend

A person who does silly things, usually to make other people laugh

a round root of some plants from which the plant grows

to stick out in a rounded shape

The large size or mass of something or someone.

A person who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten weaker people.

offensively self-assertive or conceited.

to do something badly or clumsily; to spoil something by poor performance.

a floating object anchored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigable channel.

able to float or keep things floating on or in a liquid.

a system of government or business that has many complicated rules and ways of doing things

To begin to grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave

A performance or piece of writing that makes a serious subject seem ridiculous by using humor, exaggeration, or imitation.

to polish something, especially metal, until it is smooth and shiny.

a sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest

to hit or push something or someone hard with the head or horns

a structure built against a wall to support or strengthen it

A line at the beginning or end of a newspaper or magazine article giving the writer's name.

A secondary or additional product that is created during the manufacture or processing of something else.

a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.

1. Relating to Byzantium, the Byzantine Empire, or the Eastern Orthodox Church.

A small group of people who work together secretly, especially for a political purpose.

A piece of furniture with shelves, doors, or drawers, used for storing or displaying items.

A hidden collection of items, especially weapons or valuables.

having an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds; discordant and harsh.

an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds.

a young person training to become an officer in the armed forces or the police.

To get something from someone by asking for it, especially in a way that is annoying or makes you seem poor or needy.

to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

an event that causes great harm and suffering; a disaster.

a soft, silver-white metallic chemical element that is found in bones, teeth, and chalk, and is essential for life.

Done with full awareness of the likely consequences; deliberately planned or intended.

Acting in a way that is planned and intended to get an advantage for yourself, without caring about the effects on other people.

A method of calculation or reasoning in mathematics, especially one dealing with continuously changing quantities.

a large, deep, round metal pot used for cooking over an open fire.

To mark or adjust the scale on a measuring instrument so that it gives accurate readings.

An instrument with two legs, used for measuring the diameter or thickness of something.

The art of producing beautiful handwriting, often with a special pen or brush.

Showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Lacking adult maturity or experience; immature.

a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce

to make false and malicious statements about someone; to slander.

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

a small piece of jewelry, typically oval, with a carved portrait or scene in relief on a background of a different color.

the way in which the colour or shape of an animal or plant appears to mix with its natural environment to prevent it from being seen and attacked

A series of organized activities or military operations intended to achieve a particular goal.

A small, yellow songbird, often kept as a pet.

Truthful and straightforward; frank.

the state of being a candidate in an election or for a job or honor.

A person who is applying for a job or running in an election.

the quality of being open, honest, and sincere in expression; frankness.

The long, hollow, jointed stem of tall reeds, grasses (especially bamboo or sugar cane), or palms, used for making furniture or as a walking stick.

Relating to or resembling a dog or dogs.

shrewd, prudent, and wise, especially in managing practical matters.

A general rule, principle, or standard by which something is judged.

According to or ordered by canon law.

A covering fixed over a bed, throne, or person, or carried on poles above a sacred object or person.

Insincere talk about moral or religious principles; hypocritical and sanctimonious language.

bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

one of the main sections into which a long poem is divided

A strong, heavy cloth used for making tents, sails, bags, and as a surface for oil painting.

To try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area.

a deep valley with steep sides of rock, often with a stream or river flowing through it

A piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.

Relating to or resembling a hair; very fine and slender.

to stop fighting or arguing and accept that you have been defeated

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

a small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

A title or brief explanation printed below or next to a picture, diagram, or illustration.

Tending to find fault or raise petty objections; overly critical.

To attract and hold the interest and attention of someone; to charm or enchant.

To take someone as a prisoner, or to take something into your possession, especially by force.

A wide-mouthed glass or metal bottle with a lip, used for serving water or wine.

the hard shell on the back of an animal such as a crab or turtle

any of a large group of organic compounds, including sugars and starches, that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and are an important source of food and energy for living organisms.

a substance that is capable of causing cancer.

of the greatest importance; fundamental

A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart.

to touch or stroke gently in a loving or affectionate way.

Showing the effects of worry or anxiety, especially in a tired or weary appearance.

the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle.

A picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect.

feeding on other animals.

A traditional religious song of joy sung at Christmas.

to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

To complain or find fault constantly about trivial matters.

A person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures.

The decaying flesh of dead animals.

A person who draws or produces maps.

A drawing, especially in a newspaper or magazine, that tells a joke or makes a humorous political point.

to cut a hard material such as wood or stone into a particular shape or object

To throw something forcefully in a specific direction.

A social class separated from others by distinctions of hereditary rank, profession, or wealth.

to criticize someone or something severely

severe criticism or punishment

relaxed and not worried, or seeming not to care about something

A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

A sudden, violent event that causes great change or destruction.

A complete list of items, often arranged in a specific order.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster.

expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying; allowing no doubt or exception.

a group of people or things with shared characteristics

to provide food and drinks for a social event

The long, worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth, having a segmented body and several pairs of legs.

the process of releasing strong feelings, for example through plays or other artistic activities, as a way of providing relief from anger, suffering, or other powerful emotions

The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne (cathedra).

Including or involving a wide variety of things; universal.

A meeting of members of a political party or group to select candidates, plan strategy, or make decisions about legislative matters.

To fill a crack or seam with a waterproof filler to make it watertight or airtight.

Relating to or acting as a cause.

Capable of burning or corroding organic tissue by chemical action.

To burn a wound or part of the body with heat or a chemical substance in order to stop bleeding or prevent infection.

showing a lack of proper concern; offhand

(in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback

a warning or caution about a specific point, especially one that qualifies an agreement or statement.

A large cave, especially one that is dark and deep.

To make petty or unnecessary objections.