英语专业八级词表

Possessing a compelling charm or appeal that inspires devotion in others.

Abstaining from extramarital, or from all, sexual intercourse.

the state of not having sex with anyone, or only having sex with the person you are married to, especially because of your religious beliefs

excessive and unreasonable belief in the superiority of one's own nation, group, or gender.

A position in chess in which a player's king is under direct attack and has no possible move to escape, meaning that player has lost the game.

stylish and fashionable in an understated or sophisticated way.

The leader of a people or clan.

A ringing sound made by a bell, or by a set of bells or a metal tube.

a species of great ape native to the forests of central and west africa, smaller than a gorilla, with large ears and mainly black fur.

(of a small bird or an insect) to make a short, high-pitched sound.

a long-bladed hand tool with a bevelled cutting edge and a handle which is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal.

the medieval system of behavior followed by knights, which put a high value on honor, bravery, and respect for women

The green pigment in plants and algae that is responsible for absorbing light to provide energy for photosynthesis.

A structure in the cells of plants and green algae that contains chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis.

A serious infectious disease of the small intestine, typically causing severe diarrhea and vomiting, contracted from contaminated water or food.

A fatty substance found in the blood and in all cells of the body, essential for many bodily processes but harmful in high amounts.

(of the sea, a lake, etc.) having many small, rough waves caused by the wind

Relating to or sung by a choir or chorus.

The art or practice of designing sequences of movements for dances, especially for ballet or stage shows.

To give a name to a baby during the Christian ceremony of baptism.

A hard, shiny, metallic element used especially in making steel alloys and for plating other metals to prevent corrosion and give a shiny surface.

A thread-like structure found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

The order in which a series of events happened.

slightly fat in a way that looks pleasant and attractive

to throw something carelessly or casually

A close friend.

rude, unfriendly, and mean-spirited

To stir or agitate a liquid, especially milk or cream, vigorously in order to make butter.

a small piece of partly burned coal or wood that is no longer flaming but may still be hot.

(of evidence or a legal case) pointing indirectly towards someone's guilt but not conclusively proving it.

to find a way of avoiding a rule, law, or problem, especially in a clever or dishonest way.

Wearing a particular type of clothing or having a particular covering.

a person who makes a formal request for something, especially money, from a court or government because they think they have a right to it.

To climb or move in an awkward way, using your hands and feet, especially because the surface is steep or rough

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

To make a continuous loud, rattling sound, as of hard objects hitting each other.

an extreme fear of being in a small confined space or in a situation from which you cannot escape.

to make something completely clean

The space between a woman's breasts, especially when it can be seen above the top of her clothes.

To split or cut something, especially along a natural line or grain.

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

Relating to or forming an exciting and important event or point in a story or situation, especially the climax.

to finally agree on or settle a deal, argument, etc., especially after a long discussion

A shoe with a thick, usually wooden, sole

A thick, sticky lump that forms in a liquid, especially in blood

A small group of trees or plants growing closely together

A large number of things that are scattered somewhere in an untidy way

To persuade someone gently or gradually to do something.

to make or repair shoes

A highly venomous snake, often with a hood that it spreads when threatened, found in parts of Asia and Africa.

a powerful, addictive drug that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant and used illegally as a stimulant.

Overly self-confident in a way that is arrogant or irritating.

to treat someone in an overprotective or indulgent way.

A numerical or constant factor in a term of an algebraic expression.

To make someone do something by using force or threats

The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

To exist together at the same time or in the same place.

One of a series of teeth on the edge of a wheel or gear that transfers motion by engaging with another toothed part.

Relating to the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Logical, consistent, and forming a unified whole

forming a united whole; characterized by sticking together or causing things to stick together.

to collect and arrange information, pages, etc. in the correct order.

To work together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat others.

A secret agreement between people to trick or deceive others, especially for a fraudulent or illegal purpose.

The punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, a quotation, an explanation, or a conclusion.

To establish political control over an area and send people to settle there.

extremely large or great

a person or thing of great size, importance, or ability

A young male horse, especially one less than four years old.

able to catch fire and burn easily

An officer in charge of a particular force, institution, or place, especially a military academy or prison.

Corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate.

(of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or organism to another; infectious.

The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially on a mental or spiritual level.

An official announcement or statement, especially one made to the press.

(of two things) able to exist or be used together without problems or conflict.

a person who comes from the same country

Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

the natural color and condition of the skin on a person's face

Made up of several parts or elements.

The state of being calm and in control of your feelings or behaviour.

a strong, uncontrollable urge to do something, especially something harmful or wrong.

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that follows a wrong action or thought

To persuade someone to do something or believe something by lying to them or tricking them.

to admit that something is true or correct, often unwillingly

Having a common center, as circles or spheres, one within another.

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

To make someone less angry or more friendly, especially by acting in a friendly way or by giving them something.

A state of peace and agreement; harmony.

To agree with someone or have the same opinion as them.

to behave as if you are more important and more intelligent than other people, showing them a lack of respect

A thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or to protect against infection.

A sweet food or delicacy made with sugar, such as candy, cake, or pastry.

A union of people, groups, or states for a common purpose, especially a formal alliance between nations.

joined by an agreement or treaty for a common purpose

to discuss something with someone, often in order to reach a decision

Small pieces of colored paper thrown or scattered during celebrations.

A person with whom one shares private matters or secrets; a trusted friend.

To tell someone a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others.

The particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things.

The state of being forced to stay in a closed space, prison, or institution, or the period of time someone spends there.

to combine two or more ideas, pieces of information, etc. into one, often in a way that is confusing or misleading

(of a person) pleasant to be with because their interests and personality are similar to one's own

(of a disease or abnormality) present from birth

(of a road or place) so crowded with traffic or people as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement.

(of a tree or shrub) bearing cones and typically having needle-like or scale-like leaves that are usually evergreen.

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; a guess.

To make something appear or happen as if by magic.

a person who knows a lot about and enjoys good food, wine, art, etc., and can judge quality and skill in that subject

An idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

To suggest or imply a meaning, feeling, or idea in addition to the primary or literal meaning.

To enlist someone compulsorily into the armed forces.

To make or declare something sacred, especially in a religious ceremony.

A general agreement among a group of people.

to give or send something to a person or place to be looked after or sold

The act of consigning goods or the goods consigned.

to give comfort or sympathy to someone who is sad or disappointed