英语专业八级词表

a gambling game in which a small ball is dropped onto a revolving wheel with numbered compartments, players betting on which number the ball will come to rest in.

A team game played with a bat and ball, in which players run around a circuit of bases after hitting the ball, considered a precursor to baseball and softball.

the act of collecting people, animals, or things together into one place.

To wake someone from sleep.

To travel constantly or without a fixed destination; to wander.

A person who spends their time wandering or travelling

Noisy and disorderly

a person who supports a king or queen, or believes that a country should be ruled by kings or queens

Rough, broken pieces of stone, brick, concrete, etc., especially from a destroyed or demolished building.

an act of rubbing someone's body, often to make them relax or to dry them

A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on the back, used especially by hikers and soldiers.

A noisy commotion, disturbance, or fuss.

Having a reddish color, often used to describe a healthy complexion.

involving or limited to basic principles; at the simplest or most basic level.

To feel sorrow, remorse, or regret for something

Feeling or expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a slightly ironic or wry way.

A violent, lawless, and often cruel person; a brutal bully or villain.

To disturb the smoothness or evenness of something; to make something uneven or messy.

causing or likely to cause ruin; disastrous

Currently exercising authority or power; in force.

An alcoholic spirit distilled from sugar cane residues or molasses.

to make a continuous deep sound

To search for something by moving things around in a careless or hurried way.

A situation in which something suddenly breaks apart or bursts.

of a reddish-brown color

to make a soft, light sound like dry leaves or paper moving or rubbing together

A deep track made by the wheels of vehicles in soft ground.

relating to a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel, traditionally one year for every seven years worked.

to deliberately damage or destroy equipment, weapons, or buildings in order to prevent the success of an enemy or competitor.

a person who deliberately destroys or damages something, especially for political or military advantage.

a heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

a religious ceremony or ritual regarded as an outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual divine grace, especially in the Christian Church.

showing a lack of respect for something considered sacred or holy.

The tendency to take pleasure, especially sexual pleasure, in causing pain or suffering to others.

an expedition to observe or hunt animals in their natural habitat, especially in East Africa

A dark yellow spice made from the dried parts of a particular type of crocus flower, used in cooking to give colour and flavour.

To bend, sink, or hang down unevenly, especially in the middle, under weight or pressure.

a long, detailed story of connected events, especially one telling the history of a family over several generations.

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

The quality of being wise and showing good judgment; keen mental discernment and foresight.

A very wise person, especially one who is respected for their experience and knowledge.

a strong, heavy cloth, typically canvas, used for making sails.

most noticeable or important

Containing or consisting of salt

Relating to or producing saliva.

to produce an excessive amount of saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

(of a person's skin or complexion) of a sickly, pale-yellowish color

having a good or helpful effect, especially in preventing problems or teaching a lesson

to save something valuable from a situation that is already damaged or destroyed.

a simultaneous discharge of two or more guns in military action or as a salute.

a lively, rhythmical dance of brazilian origin, performed to music with a strong syncopated beat.

The process of making something holy or sacred.

to make something holy or to give it official religious approval.

A place of refuge or safety, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted.

a sacred or holy place, especially one within a temple or church.

cheerfully optimistic and confident

The liquid that carries water and food through a plant

showing that you think you are better than other people and do not take them seriously, using humor that is cruel and mocking.

a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body and tucked at the waist or under the arms, worn as a skirt or dress, especially in malaysia and indonesia.

Relating to clothes, tailoring, or a way of dressing.

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress.

of or relating to satan; characteristic of satan or devil worship.

To satisfy (a need or desire) fully or to excess.

The state of being fully satisfied or gratified, especially to the point where no more is desired.

one of a class of woodland gods in ancient greek mythology, often depicted as part man and part goat, and associated with drunkenness and lechery.

behaviour that is extremely cruel and violent

A person of profound or extensive learning; an eminent scholar.

To enjoy a taste or smell, or an experience, completely and deliberately.

a musical instrument made of brass, with a single reed and a curved metal body, played by blowing into it and pressing keys to change the pitch.

A hard, dry covering that forms over a cut or wound on the skin as it heals.

a temporary structure of poles and boards built next to a building or other structure, used by workers while building, repairing, or cleaning it.

An edible shellfish with two flat, round shells that fit together and a row of small projections along its edge.

A small, very sharp knife used by a doctor for doing an operation.

existing in insufficient quantity or amount; meager.

Causing fear; frightening.

severely and harshly critical

to search for and collect discarded items or food.

An animal that feeds on dead organic material, especially carrion.

A written outline of a film, play, or other performance, describing the plot, characters, and scenes.

A diagram, plan, or structured framework representing the arrangement of or relationships between things.

To arrange or represent something according to a plan, model, or diagram, often in a simplified or formulaic way.

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

characteristic of or suitable for a learned person; having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying

relating to schools, colleges, and formal education, especially in a way that values traditional knowledge and learning.

a flash or sparkle of light.

to speak about someone or something in a way that shows you have no respect for them

The act of making a point or points in a game or contest.

to clean or polish something by rubbing it hard with a rough material

To look at someone or something with a very annoyed expression.

to write something quickly and carelessly, making it difficult to read.

(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony.

to make a loud, high, and unpleasant sound

A person who copies out documents, especially one employed to do this before printing was invented.

The sacred writings of a religion.

To get something, especially money or food, by asking for it instead of buying it or working for it.

to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush and water

a formation in rugby in which the forwards of each team push together with their heads down and attempt to gain possession of the ball.

a feeling of doubt or hesitation about the rightness or morality of an action.

Very careful to do what is right, honest, or morally correct.

to examine or inspect something very carefully and thoroughly.

a portable breathing device for free-swimming divers, consisting of a mouthpiece connected by hoses to one or more tanks of compressed air

To fight or struggle in a rough, confused, or brief way

A layer of unpleasant or unwanted material that forms on the surface of a liquid.

To sink or destroy a ship deliberately.

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

to run with quick, short steps, especially because you are afraid or do not want to be noticed

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

to keep (someone or something) away from other people or things; to isolate.

(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; quiet and private.

(of a cell, gland, or organ) to produce and release a liquid substance

Tending to keep your feelings, thoughts, or intentions hidden from other people.

relating to a sect or sects, especially in a narrow-minded or rigid way.

A car with a fixed roof, a front and rear seat, and a separate trunk, typically having four doors.

Having a calming or soothing effect; reducing nervousness or excitement.

To persuade someone to have sex with you, especially by using your charm or attractiveness.