Exam word list
英语专业八级词表
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浏览英语专业八级词汇的释义、构词与词源。 共 3,984 个词,本页显示 118 个可用词条。
velocity
nThe speed of something in a given direction.
venerable
adjaccorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
venerate
vto regard with great respect or reverence
venereal
adjrelating to or resulting from sexual intercourse
vengeance
nthe act of punishing or harming someone in return for what they have done to you, your family, or your friends
vengeful
adjDesiring to harm someone in return for a perceived injury or wrong; showing a strong desire for revenge.
venison
nThe meat of a deer, used as food.
venom
nA poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions and typically injected into prey or aggressors by biting or stinging.
venomous
adj(of an animal, especially a snake) producing venom capable of injecting it by biting or stinging.
ventral
adjRelating to the underside or abdomen of an animal; on or towards the lower surface.
ventricle
na hollow part or cavity in an organ, especially one of the two main chambers of the heart that pump blood.
ventricular
adjRelating to or being a ventricle, especially of the heart or brain.
verbatim
advIn exactly the same words as were used originally.
verdure
nThe fresh, green colour of growing vegetation.
veritable
adjUsed to emphasize that someone or something is a very good or typical example of a particular quality or thing; true or genuine.
vermin
nSmall animals or insects that are harmful, annoying, or difficult to control, such as rats, mice, or cockroaches.
vernacular
nThe language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region.
vernal
adjRelating to or occurring in the spring.
versatility
nThe quality of being able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
verse
nwriting that is arranged in short lines with a regular rhythm, often used in poetry
vertebrate
adjhaving a backbone or spinal column.
vertex
nThe highest point; the top or apex.
verve
nEnthusiasm, vigor, or liveliness, especially in artistic or intellectual work.
vestige
na small part or amount of something that remains when most of it no longer exists
vet
nA person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals.
vex
vto annoy or worry someone
vexation
nthe state of feeling annoyed, worried, and upset
vexatious
adjCausing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.
viable
adjcapable of working, functioning, or developing adequately; feasible.
vial
na very small glass bottle, typically used to hold liquid medicines or perfumes
vicarious
adjExperienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person.
vicariously
advIn a way that is experienced through the actions or feelings of another person
vicinity
nthe area around or near a particular place
victimize
vTo make someone a victim; to treat someone in an unfair or cruel way, especially by blaming or punishing them for something they did not do.
vie
vTo compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
vigil
nA period of staying awake, especially at night, in order to watch over someone who is ill, to pray, or to protest.
vignette
na brief evocative description, account, or episode
vile
adjExtremely unpleasant or morally bad; wicked.
villainous
adjextremely evil or wicked
vindicate
vto clear someone of blame or suspicion.
vindictive
adjhaving or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.
viola
na stringed musical instrument of the violin family, slightly larger than a violin and tuned a fifth lower.
viral
adjrelating to or caused by a virus
virile
adjHaving or characterized by strength, energy, and a strong sex drive, typically considered masculine.
virtuous
adjhaving or showing high moral standards.
virulent
adj(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects
visage
nA person's face, or the expression on their face.
viscera
nThe large internal organs in the main cavities of the body, especially those in the abdomen, e.g. the intestines.
viscount
nA British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.
visitation
nAn official or formal visit, especially one for the purpose of inspection.
vista
na beautiful view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening such as between rows of trees or buildings.
visualize
vTo form a mental image of something; to imagine.
vitalize
vTo give life, energy, or vitality to something; to make more lively or vigorous.
vivacity
nThe quality of being attractively lively and animated.
vocalist
na person who sings, especially with a group who play popular music
vocalization
nThe act or process of producing sound with the voice.
vocally
advIn a way that is expressed by speaking; using words or the voice.
vodka
na strong, clear alcoholic drink, originally from Russia and Poland, made from grain such as wheat or rye.
vogue
nThe prevailing fashion or style at a particular time.
void
adjCompletely empty; not containing or filled with anything.
volatile
adj(of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
volatility
nThe quality or state of being likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in a financial or emotional context.
volitional
adjRelating to the use of one's own will in making a conscious choice or decision.
voluble
adjspeaking or spoken fluently, continuously, and at length
voluminous
adj(of clothing or fabric) using a lot of cloth and having a full, flowing shape
vortex
nA mass of air or water that spins around very fast and pulls objects into its center.
vulgarity
nthe quality of being crude, tasteless, or offensive, especially in relation to speech or behavior.
vulture
na large bird that eats the flesh of dead animals
waddle
vto walk with short steps, swaying from side to side, like a duck.
wade
vto walk with effort through water, mud, or any other substance that makes walking difficult.
wafer
na very thin, light, crisp biscuit, often sweetened.
wag
vTo move or cause to move rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down.
wail
vto make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness
waistcoat
na close-fitting garment for the upper body, typically sleeveless and worn over a shirt and under a jacket, as part of a man's suit.
waive
vto choose not to demand something in a particular case, even though you have a legal or official right to do so
wallow
v(of a person or large animal) to lie or roll about slowly in deep mud or water
wand
nA thin stick, especially one held by a magician or fairy when performing magic.
wane
v(of the moon) to have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.
wanton
adj(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked
wares
nGoods or commodities for sale.
warp
vto become bent or twisted, or to make something do this, usually because of damage by heat or water
warranty
na written promise by a company to repair or replace a product if it develops a fault within a specific period of time.
wary
adjfeeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
watermark
na faint design made in some paper during manufacture that is visible when held against the light, identifying the maker.
watery
adjcontaining or resembling too much water; thin and weak
waver
vto be or become unsteady or uncertain; to hesitate between choices or opinions
wayward
adjdifficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior
wean
vTo accustom (a young mammal) to food other than its mother's milk.
wedge
nA piece of wood, metal, etc. with one thick end and one thin, pointed end that you drive between two objects or parts of an object to keep them still or to force them apart.
weighty
adjhaving great weight; heavy
weird
adjVery strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.
whack
vTo hit something very hard, making a loud sound.
whiff
na slight smell, carried on a current of air
whimsical
adjplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
whirlwind
na very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and causes a lot of damage
whisk
vTo move something or someone very quickly and lightly
whiten
vto make something white or paler in color
whitewash
vTo paint a wall, fence, or other surface with whitewash.
whizz
vTo move quickly through the air with a high, buzzing sound.
whoop
vTo shout or call loudly and excitedly.
wicked
adjmorally wrong and deliberately intending to hurt people; evil
wicker
nFlexible twigs, typically of willow, woven together to make items such as baskets and furniture.
wield
vTo hold and use a weapon, tool, or piece of equipment.
wiggle
vto move with short, quick movements from side to side or up and down
wilt
v(of a plant or flower) to become weak, bend over, and start to die, usually because it needs water or is too warm.
wily
adjskilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; cunning.
wince
vTo suddenly make an expression with your face that shows pain or embarrassment.
windfall
nA large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly.
wisp
nA small, thin, delicate bunch or strand of something, such as hair, grass, or smoke.
withstand
vto be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully
wizard
na man in stories who has magic powers
wobble
vto move unsteadily from side to side
woe
nGreat sorrow or distress.
woeful
adjextremely bad or serious; deplorable
womanly
adjHaving or showing qualities traditionally associated with a woman, such as gentleness, compassion, or grace.
woo
vTo try to gain the love or support of someone, especially with a view to marriage.
wording
nThe choice and arrangement of words and phrases in speech or writing.
wrapper
nA piece of paper, plastic, or other material that covers or protects something.