英语专业八级词表

inspiring awe or admiration; majestic and dignified

a distinctive and pervasive quality or atmosphere that seems to surround a person, place, or thing.

showing signs that something is likely to be successful in the future

very plain and simple in appearance or manner; without any decorations or luxuries.

a situation, typically by a government, of living in a simple and plain way without any comforts or luxuries, usually because of economic difficulties.

demanding that people obey completely and refusing to allow them freedom to act as they wish.

A ruler who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel or oppressive way.

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power.

A person's own signature, especially that of a famous person.

A medical examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death.

to be of use or advantage to; to help or benefit

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness to do something

to prevent something bad or dangerous from happening

Having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something.

extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear.

to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way

the act of saying unpleasant and unkind things about someone who is not present

To put a date on a document, cheque, or agreement that is earlier than the actual date.

a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery.

(of a plan or action) to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results.

A stroke in tennis and other racket sports made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.

The part of the body that a person sits on; the buttocks.

a part of a river where the water is not flowing, especially a part that is not reached by the current

a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat and a white-striped head.

To confuse someone completely so that they cannot understand or explain something.

threatening to do something evil or to hurt someone

To refuse to do something or to let something happen, especially suddenly

a slow, romantic, or sentimental song

Heavy material placed in a ship or hot-air balloon to make it more stable.

A female ballet dancer, especially one who has a leading role in a company.

The science that deals with the motion of projectiles (such as bullets or rockets) and their behavior.

A sweet-smelling oil or ointment used to heal or soothe the skin or for relaxation.

(of the weather) pleasantly warm and mild.

A railing supported by a row of small pillars (balusters), especially on a balcony or staircase.

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

a popular activity, effort, cause, etc., that attracts growing support

A cause of great distress or annoyance

to send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment

A musical instrument with a circular body, a long neck, and strings that are plucked or strummed.

The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

A man's singing voice between tenor and bass, or a singer with such a voice.

relating to the very decorated and detailed style in art, music, and architecture that was popular in europe in the 17th and early 18th century.

A continuous and heavy delivery of something, such as questions, criticism, or gunfire.

a temporary wall or fence across a road, door, etc. that prevents people from going through

A type of lawyer in some countries (especially the UK) who has the right to argue cases in higher courts.

A small cart with a single wheel at the front and two handles at the back, used for carrying loads.

To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money.

To hit someone or something very hard in a way that causes damage

Shy and easily embarrassed.

to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

A short, thin stick used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or choir.

A large body of troops organized to act together, forming part of a brigade.

to shout or cry very loudly

A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.

a long, sharp blade that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon in close combat

A market or a street where goods are sold, especially in the Middle East and South Asia.

The way in which a person moves, stands, or behaves

very unpleasant or disagreeable

an act of hitting someone repeatedly and hard, especially as a punishment or in a fight.

to make someone or something beautiful or more beautiful.

To signal to someone with a movement of the hand or head, encouraging them to come nearer or follow.

to feel unhappy that someone has something because you think they do not deserve it

To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.

to express sadness or disappointment about something

puzzled, confused, or bewildered.

a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

the utterance or bestowing of a blessing, especially at the end of a religious service.

a person or group who receives money, advantages, or property from someone else, especially as stated in a will or as a result of an insurance policy.

the quality of being well meaning and kindly.

wanting to help people and do good things

(of a disease or growth) not harmful in effect; not cancerous.

to arrange for money or property to be given to somebody after your death, especially by means of a will.

Something, such as property or money, that is given to someone through a will after the giver's death.

Deprived of a close relation or friend through their death

to trouble or harass persistently from all sides

to attract or interest someone so much that they cannot think about anything else

To argue about things that are not important

a pair of eyeglasses with lenses that have two different focal lengths, one for near vision and one for distance vision.

A person who has very strong, unreasonable beliefs or opinions about race, religion, or politics and who will not listen to or accept the opinions of anyone who disagrees.

A bitter greenish-brown fluid produced by the liver, aiding in the digestion of fats.

A game played on a large, cloth-covered table with six pockets, in which players use a cue to strike balls against each other and into the pockets.

(of smoke, cloud, or steam) to move or flow outward in a large, rolling mass

to do something, especially eat or drink, to an excessive degree for a short period

a game in which players mark off numbers on cards as they are called out, the winner being the first to mark off a complete row or pattern.

involving or supported by two political parties.

to divide something into two equal parts, especially a line or shape.

a female dog, wolf, fox, or otter.

Very strange or unusual, especially in a striking or surprising way.

The crime of demanding money from someone by threatening to tell a secret about them or to harm them.

a period when all lights must be turned off or are hidden, especially during a war.

to make something, especially a vegetable, white or pale by removing its color, typically by briefly boiling it or depriving it of light.

To make a loud, harsh sound.

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly; obvious and shocking

a short, high-pitched electronic sound.

a mark that spoils the appearance of someone or something.

perfect happiness; great joy.

a sudden and overwhelming military attack, especially from the air.

A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

A small drop or round mass of a thick liquid or sticky substance.

a piece of blotting paper used to absorb excess ink.

A stupid or careless mistake

To make something difficult to see or remember clearly

A short description of a book, movie, or other product, written for promotional purposes and often appearing on the cover.

To say something suddenly and without thinking carefully, often because you are nervous or excited.

An area of soft, wet ground, consisting mainly of decaying plant matter.

To be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something.

not genuine or true; fake

(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.

to attack a place by firing large guns at it or dropping bombs on it continuously

A piece of very surprising or shocking news

a large fire built outdoors, especially for burning waste or as part of a celebration.

a type of hat that ties under the chin, worn especially by babies and in the past by women.

a sound made by people to show they do not like a person, performance, idea, etc.

a foolish or stupid person

something that is very helpful and improves the quality of life