英语专业八级词表

a place where a road or path branches off from another

the number of people who attend an event or vote in an election

a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, especially of a castle.

the teaching and instruction given by a tutor; guardianship or protection.

a rough, woolen cloth, typically woven in two or more colors to create a flecked or muted pattern.

to turn or spin around and around quickly

to make a sudden, quick, and usually uncontrolled movement with a part of the body

The art or process of setting and arranging types and printing from them.

using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way

to rule or treat someone with cruel and unjust power, controlling them completely.

seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common

An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, often forming pus and caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane that fails to heal.

existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden

relating to sound waves with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing.

sound or other vibrations having an ultrasonic frequency, used in medical imaging and other diagnostic techniques.

an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play.

not embarrassed, ashamed, or made to feel less confident, especially in a situation where others might be.

continuing at full strength or intensity without any reduction.

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

without being aware of or prepared for something

not attractive or appropriate; not suited to a person's position or status.

strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening or unsettling

Lacking courtesy or dignity; abrupt, rude, or informal in a way that seems inappropriate.

not kind or fair in your judgment of other people; unwilling to consider the reasons for someone's actions

lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward and uncultured in appearance or behavior.

a mass of shrubs, bushes, and small trees growing under large trees in a forest or wood.

to sell goods or services at a lower price than a competitor

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning a fight or contest.

a mass of shrubs, bushes, and small trees growing under larger trees in a wood or forest.

Done with the hand below the level of the shoulder or kept below the table, especially in a secret or dishonest way.

to be the basis or cause of something, or to be the support under something.

a person of lower rank or status who has to obey the orders of someone more powerful; a subordinate.

to sell something at a lower price than a competitor

to describe or represent something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it really is.

an actor who learns another actor's part in order to be able to take their place in a performance if necessary.

to agree to pay for a cost, damage, or loss if it happens, especially by an insurance contract.

to move or appear to move with a smooth, wavelike motion.

To an excessive or inappropriate degree; more than is reasonable or necessary.

not making a profit or not using resources in a way that makes a profit.

leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous in meaning.

never stopping or weakening; constant or reliable

impossible to understand or measure the full extent of; incomprehensible.

not anticipated or predicted

awkward in movement or shape; clumsy.

wicked or sinful; not respecting God or religious laws.

not polite or friendly; not showing good manners.

Not feeling or showing thanks for something that has been given or done.

An imaginary animal like a white horse with a single long straight horn growing from its forehead.

performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.

not attractive or appealing; appearing unpleasant or uncomfortable.

a situation in which people or things do or think the same thing

(of a person's hair or appearance) untidy or disordered.

to suddenly let a strong force, emotion, etc. be felt or have an effect

not included on an official list, especially a stock exchange list

To make someone lose confidence or feel nervous and frightened.

not attracting attention or causing disturbance; inconspicuous.

contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox.

(of food or drink) not pleasant to taste

having no equal; better or greater than any other.

not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed; modest and unassuming.

not having or based on moral principles; unscrupulous.

to separate the threads of a piece of cloth, rope, etc.

not stopping or becoming less severe

continuing for a long time without stopping or becoming weaker

difficult to control or manage; disobedient or disorderly.

to remove or loosen something by turning it

(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate for the situation.

to make someone feel anxious, nervous, or upset

not calm, stable, or fixed; uncertain or anxious.

Unpleasant or unattractive to look at.

Not aware of any danger or harm; trusting and not suspicious.

not changing or becoming weaker; remaining strong and constant

(of a position, theory, or argument) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

too much or too many to be counted or measured

not able to be touched or affected by something

difficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.

to relax and stop feeling anxious

not aware of the full facts; unintentional

Not concerned with material values or ordinary life; spiritual or unsophisticated.

Happening soon; about to take place.

Paid or given in advance

a sudden, violent change or disruption, especially in politics or society.

To provide furniture with soft, thick coverings, padding, and springs.

the process or cost of keeping something in good condition and repair.

to lift something up or to make something higher

An act of opposition by many people, often using violence, against those who are in power

a person who has suddenly risen to a higher social or economic class but is not accepted by those already belonging to that class, especially one who behaves in a presumptuous or arrogant way.

in the direction opposite to the flow of a stream or river; towards the source

a sudden large increase in something

A heavy, radioactive, metallic chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92, used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.

to pass urine from the body.

A person who lends money at excessively high or illegal rates of interest.

to take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive or comfortable.

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.

A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

A person who has no home or job and who moves from place to place, often living by begging.

A man's personal male servant, responsible for his clothes, appearance, and other personal needs.

To prove or confirm that something is true, correct, or acceptable.

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe, etc., by opening or closing a passage.

A person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property.

The crime of deliberately damaging or destroying property belonging to other people.

The foremost part of an advancing army or military force.

a substance obtained from the beans of a tropical plant, used to give a special taste to sweet foods, especially ice cream and cakes

To defeat someone completely in a battle, competition, or argument.

A position or situation that gives someone a better chance of success than others; an advantage.

Something that is slightly different from other similar things, especially a different form of something

(of a vein, especially in the leg) swollen, enlarged, and twisted, often causing pain or other problems.

A large tank or tub used to hold liquids, especially in industrial processes like brewing, dyeing, or fermenting.

A secure room where money and other valuable things are kept.

The meat from a young cow

To change direction suddenly

showing very strong feelings, especially anger or support for something