英语专业八级词表

a person, especially a lawyer, who has the legal authority to witness the signing of documents and to make them official.

A system of written symbols used to represent numbers, music, or other information.

The act of informing someone about something, or a document, message, or sound that gives information.

The state of being famous or well known for something bad.

in spite of

the digit 0; zero.

the quality of being new, original, or unusual

a person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job, or situation

a very slight difference in meaning, sound, colour, or feeling

the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

not wearing any clothes

to push someone or something gently, usually with your elbow, in order to get their attention

the state or fact of being naked.

(of a part of the body) lacking the power of sensation or feeling

To care for, feed, and protect someone or something, especially a young child or plant, helping them to grow and develop.

a substance that provides nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life.

To gently push or rub your nose or face against someone or something to show affection.

(in ancient Greek and Roman stories) a spirit of nature in the form of a beautiful young woman, living in rivers, trees, mountains, etc.

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found.

Excessively fat or overweight.

The condition of being very fat in a way that is unhealthy.

A notice of a person's death, often with a brief biography, published in a newspaper or read at a funeral service.

required by a law, rule, or custom

to destroy something completely so that nothing remains

The state of being completely forgotten or unknown.

a woodwind instrument with a double reed and a slender conical tube, having a penetrating, poignant sound.

Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency, especially in relation to sexual matters.

extremely offensive, indecent, or shocking language or behavior, especially of a sexual nature.

The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or forgotten

The practice of obeying a law, celebrating a holiday, or following a custom or rule.

Quick to notice things; paying close attention to details.

To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to a troubling extent.

Thinking about something or someone too much or in a way that is not normal or healthy

no longer produced or used; out of date.

Relating to the countries of the West, especially Europe and America.

The act of using a room, building, or piece of land, or the condition of being used.

the scientific study of the ocean, including its physical and biological features, and the processes that occur within it.

a sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles

the probability that a particular thing will or will not happen

A lyric poem, typically one addressed to a particular subject, written in an elevated style and expressing deep feeling.

a smell, especially one that is unpleasant

causing someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed; insulting

Done or said without previous thought or preparation; casual or informal.

A smooth, thick substance that is put on the skin to heal wounds or soreness.

The 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Ω, ω)

A dish made of beaten eggs cooked in a flat pan, often folded around a filling of cheese, vegetables, or meat.

suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future

knowing everything

approaching or moving nearer in time or space

Continuing to exist, happen, or be done.

The naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (e.g., buzz, hiss).

The beginning of something, especially something unpleasant

A fierce or destructive attack.

(of a fluid) to flow or leak out slowly

A semi-precious gemstone, typically milky white or bluish, with a soft, internal play of rainbow-like colours.

not able to be seen through; not transparent or translucent.

Relating to the functioning or active use of something, rather than theory or planning.

In or ready for use; functioning effectively.

To make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities.

The most favorable or best possible condition, amount, or degree for a particular situation.

having or showing great wealth; luxurious or lavish.

A musical composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, numbered to show the order of publication or composition.

(in ancient Greece) a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods.

a person who makes formal speeches in public, especially one who is skilled at this

Relating to an orbit or orbits.

To arrange or organize a complex event or situation carefully and sometimes secretly, in order to achieve a desired result.

A plant with flowers that are often brightly colored and unusually shaped, typically growing in tropical regions.

To officially make someone a priest or religious leader in a ceremony.

Relating to a position in a numbered series or order.

An authoritative order or decree, especially one made by a government or ruler.

The moment of greatest pleasure and excitement during sexual activity.

a wild party with a lot of drinking, sexual activity, etc.

The act of orienting or the state of being oriented; the determination of one's position in relation to one's surroundings.

Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.

the traditional beliefs or practices of a religion, philosophy, or political group, especially when seen as being established and correct.

The action of moving or swinging back and forth at a regular speed.

used to describe a situation where something appears to be true or is stated as the reason, but may not be the real reason or truth.

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

To force someone out of a position of power, a job, or a place.

A person who has been rejected or ostracized by their society or social group.

a strong expression of public anger or disapproval

a set of clothes worn together, especially for a particular occasion or activity.

(of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others

to grow too large for something, especially clothes

looking or sounding strange or unfamiliar

An amount of money spent for a particular purpose, especially as a first investment in something.

To be greater in number than someone or something.

A small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack.

The activity of an organization that provides a service or information to people in the community, especially those who cannot or are unlikely to come to an office, school, hospital, etc. to get it.

completely and immediately

expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended

to be greater or more important than something else in value, amount, or effect.

A sustained and enthusiastic show of approval from an audience, especially by clapping.

Over the side of a ship or boat into the water.

To an excessive degree; too

To use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, order, etc.

to cause someone or something to seem less important or successful by comparison

an unintentional failure to notice or do something; a mistake resulting from inattention.

To describe or explain something in a way that makes it seem more important, serious, or impressive than it really is; to exaggerate.

Done or shown openly; plainly apparent.

A piece of music written as an introduction to an opera or a long musical piece.

a general description or summary of a subject or situation.

The female reproductive cell of an animal; an egg cell.

To combine chemically with oxygen.

To make someone who is angry or upset become calm and quiet.

a field where rice is grown

A detachable lock with a hinged or sliding shackle that can be passed through a staple or link and then secured.

A person who holds religious beliefs that are not part of any of the world's main religions, especially one who worshipped many gods in ancient times.

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colorful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

Showing or characterized by diligent care and great effort; very careful and thorough.

A close friend.

(of food or drink) pleasant to taste

Relating to the palate (the roof of the mouth).

the top part of the inside of your mouth

a thin board or slab on which an artist lays and mixes colours.

(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense that it seems able to be touched or physically felt

To treat someone with too much kindness or indulgence; to allow someone to have or do whatever they want.

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

a thin, flat, round cake made from a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk, fried on both sides in a pan.

A sudden sharp feeling of physical pain or emotional distress.