英语专业八级词表

To show too much respect or fear towards someone powerful, often by lying face down on the ground or behaving in a very humble way.

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.

an external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the true nature of something

to make a low bubbling sound like water flowing over stones or out of a bottle

a Hindu or Sikh spiritual teacher or leader

(of a liquid) to flow or pour out suddenly and in large quantities

Eager enjoyment, zest, or enthusiasm in doing something.

Of a speech sound: produced in the throat; characterized by a harsh, grating quality.

a person who frequently visits a particular place or attends a particular event.

to cut something roughly or violently

A long, slender feather on the neck or back of a domestic fowl or other bird.

(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

a saw with a narrow blade set in a frame, used for cutting metal.

an ugly, unpleasant, or evil-looking old woman.

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

The style in which a person's hair is arranged, especially for a special occasion.

A section of false hair worn to cover a bald spot or to add volume to one's natural hair.

(especially of an old person) strong and healthy

A typical characteristic or feature of a person or thing, especially one that is considered excellent.

regarded as holy; venerated

The night of October 31, celebrated by children who dress in costumes and go from door to door asking for sweets, and often associated with ghosts and witches.

to experience things that seem real but are created by your mind, especially when you are ill or have taken drugs

an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.

a circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person in a religious painting, etc.

A rope or strap placed around the head of an animal, such as a horse, for leading or tying it up.

A small village, especially one without a church.

a type of bed made from a net or from a piece of strong cloth, suspended by cords at each end

to prevent someone from easily doing or achieving something

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

In a skillful, effective, or convenient manner.

Something that someone has made or done using their hands or personal effort.

The curved metal bar with handles at each end that you use to steer a bicycle or motorcycle.

In a generous or ample manner; liberally.

An act of balancing upside down on one's hands with the body and legs held vertically in the air.

a person who is skilled at a wide variety of small, practical, or repair tasks, especially around the home.

a large building where aircraft are kept

a curved piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used for hanging clothes.

A game for two or more players in which one player thinks of a word and the others try to guess it by suggesting letters. Each wrong guess results in a part of a drawing of a man being hanged, and the game is lost if the drawing is completed.

A small piece of torn skin at the side or base of a fingernail.

the unpleasant physical effects after drinking too much alcohol, such as a headache and stomach sickness.

to have a strong and continual desire for something

a small square of soft fabric, typically used for wiping the nose or face; a handkerchief.

lacking any obvious principle of organization; random

Unfortunate and deserving pity

a long, loud, and aggressive speech, especially one delivered in public.

To annoy or worry someone by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them.

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

A game of baseball using a hard ball, as opposed to softball.

A stiff board made of compressed and treated wood fibers.

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

(of an egg) boiled until the white and the yolk are solid

Stubborn and unwilling to change your ideas or opinions.

a car with a rigid, fixed roof, especially one that is not a convertible.

the wood from a broad-leaved tree (such as oak, ash, or beech) as distinguished from that of conifers

(of a person or idea) foolish; not practical or sensible

a congenital condition where a person's lip, especially the upper lip, is split, often associated with a cleft palate.

a small musical instrument that you play by blowing and sucking air through it while moving it from side to side across your mouth.

a musical instrument similar to a small organ, in which sound is produced by air pumped through metal reeds by means of bellows operated by the feet.

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other animal is fastened to a cart, plow, etc. and is controlled by its driver

A large musical instrument with strings stretched across a vertical frame, played with the fingers.

a barbed spear-like missile attached to a long rope, used for catching whales and other large sea creatures.

a farming implement with spikes or discs, used to break up and smooth soil after ploughing.

extremely distressing or frightening; causing great mental suffering.

A dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and recooked, usually with potatoes.

something that is annoying or that causes trouble or difficulty

A car body style with a door at the rear that opens upwards, covering the back window and providing access to a shared passenger and cargo area.

A place where eggs, especially fish or poultry eggs, are hatched under artificial conditions.

a small axe with a short handle

The business of transporting goods by road or rail.

The fleshy part of the body between the waist and the thigh, especially in a human or animal.

A place of safety or refuge; a harbor or port.

A sturdy bag carried on the back or over the shoulder, especially by soldiers or hikers.

widespread destruction or great confusion and disorder

A large, firmly packed pile of hay stored outdoors.

not working properly or in a normal way because of loose connections, breakages, etc.; out of control

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles.

a small tree or bush that produces nuts

a decorative covering or band for the head, often worn on formal or ceremonial occasions.

items worn on the head, such as hats, helmets, or other protective or decorative coverings.

A person or company whose job is to find and recruit highly skilled people for jobs in other companies.

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

A support for the head, especially one attached to the back of a seat.

The position or state of being the leader or person in charge of an organization, group, or school.

a stone that is placed at one end of a grave, usually with the name of the person who has died and other details written on it.

determined to do things your own way and refusing to listen to advice; stubborn and willful.

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Having a strong effect on the senses, especially in a pleasant or exciting way; intoxicating.

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

a vehicle used for carrying the coffin at a funeral.

To make someone feel more cheerful or encouraged.

the floor of a fireplace, often extending into the room.

The central or most important part of a country, area, or field of activity.

causing great sadness or emotional pain; extremely distressing.

causing feelings of happiness and pleasure, especially because of being kind or showing love

A person who does not belong to a widely held religion (especially one who is not a Christian, Jew, or Muslim) as regarded by those who do.

A serious medical condition caused by your body becoming too hot, characterized by a high body temperature, confusion, and often loss of consciousness.

Used as a mild expression of annoyance, surprise, or for emphasis.

To interrupt a performer or public speaker with annoying or aggressive comments or questions.

full of incessant or frantic activity

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

the belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life

a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life.

To pay attention to; to take notice of.

large, heavy, and powerful

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others.

a young cow that has not yet had a calf.

extremely wicked, evil, or shocking