GRE 8000 词表

Relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies.

To cut something, especially with scissors or shears, to make it shorter or neater.

A fast sailing ship of the 19th century, used for trade and voyages.

A small, exclusive group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.

A shoe with a thick, usually wooden, sole

a covered passage with arches around a square garden, typically in a convent, monastery, or cathedral

a small room or cupboard for storing clothes or other items.

A thick, sticky lump that forms in a liquid, especially in blood

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote in a legislative assembly, especially in the us senate.

A sudden, very heavy fall of rain.

Great influence or power, especially in politics or business.

A performer, especially in a circus, who wears funny clothes and makeup and does silly things to make people laugh.

So excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental as to become unpleasant or distasteful.

moving or doing things in a careless way, often so that you drop things, knock into things, etc.

A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together

a substance that causes a fluid to change into a thickened mass or clot.

(of a liquid, especially blood) to change to a solid or semi-solid state

The process of a liquid, especially blood, changing to a solid or semi-solid state.

to come together and form one group or substance

a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.

consisting of large particles or having a rough, loose texture

to become or make something become rough or less smooth in texture

To persuade someone gently or gradually to do something.

A roundish lump or mass of something.

A person whose job is mending shoes.

a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae

a passage that brings a piece of music to an end.

to treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.

A system of words, letters, or signs used to represent a message in secret form, or a system of numbers, letters, or signals used to represent something in a shorter or more convenient form.

to arrange laws, rules, etc. into a systematic code or collection.

To make someone do something by using force or threats

The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

having the same age or lasting for the same period of time; contemporary.

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

to think carefully and seriously about something

knowledge or awareness of something

having knowledge or being aware of something

to live together and have a sexual relationship without being married.

Logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole

The act or state of sticking together or forming a united whole.

forming a united whole; characterized by sticking together or causing things to stick together.

To happen at the same time or during the same period.

a bowl with many small holes in it, used for draining water from food, especially after washing or cooking it.

having a body temperature that varies with the surrounding environment, as in fish and reptiles.

To work together with another person or group in order to achieve or do something.

A piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing.

To fall down or in suddenly, often after breaking apart

The part around the neck of a shirt, coat, etc., that is usually folded over.

to collect and arrange information, pages, etc. in the correct order.

Connected but secondary or subordinate.

brought or gathered together; assembled

a group of objects, often of the same type, that have been collected

An accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving.

(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary.

an academic seminar or conference on a specific topic.

To work together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat others.

The punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quotation, an explanation, or a conclusion.

To establish political control over an area and send people to settle there.

a row of columns supporting a roof or other structure, often forming a covered walkway.

A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country and occupied by settlers from that country.

the natural colors and patterns on something, especially an animal or plant

extremely large or great

a person or thing of great size, importance, or ability

(of a young person) energetic but awkward in movement or behavior.

A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.

in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period, typically from illness or injury.

fighting, especially during a war

able to catch fire and burn easily

A female actor who performs comedy.

pleasant to look at; attractive

causing laughter or amusement; funny

an atmosphere of social harmony and mutual courtesy, especially between different groups or nations.

A punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence or separating items in a list.

To recall and show respect for someone or something in a ceremony.

to begin something

the beginning of something

Corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate.

a spoken description of an event, especially a sports match, given as it happens.

To mix or blend together thoroughly.

A group of people officially appointed to investigate or control something.

To do something illegal or morally wrong.

Dedicated to a cause, activity, or job; very loyal.

(of a room or building) having a lot of space

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.

Ordinary and not interesting or original

The ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good, practical decisions.

A group of countries or states that have the same political aims or interests and work together to achieve them.

A sudden, brief period of noise, confusion, or excited movement.

Shared by or involving members of a community; for common use.

A group of people who live together and share responsibilities, possessions, etc.

to share or exchange information, news, or ideas

to travel regularly by bus, train, car, etc., between your place of work and your home

Closely and neatly packed together; dense

a person or animal with whom one spends time or travels.

the act of considering or stating the similarities or differences between two or more people or things

A separate section or part of a larger structure, especially one that is enclosed.

A device with a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

A strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a desire to help them.

Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering or in misfortune.

(of two things) able to exist or be used together without problems or conflict.

a person who comes from the same country

To force someone to do something.

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

A collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, especially in a book or other publication.

To give someone money or something else of value to make up for a loss, injury, or problem.

Intended to make up for a loss, disadvantage, or injury.

To try to be more successful than someone or something else, especially in business, sports, or politics.

the ability to do something well or effectively

To produce a book, report, list, etc. by bringing together information from various sources.

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

a willingness to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest.

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

The practice of obeying rules or requests made by people in authority.

willing to obey or agree to rules, laws, or the wishes of others.

To make something more difficult or confusing by causing its parts to be connected in complicated ways.

A polite expression of praise or admiration.

to obey a rule, an order, etc.

One of several parts of which something is made.