英语专业八级词表

Marked with spots or rounded patches of a different color or shade.

A person who enjoys and seeks out very dangerous activities

To mend a hole in knitted material by weaving yarn across it.

Old-fashioned and no longer considered modern or stylish.

To make someone feel frightened or less confident about doing something.

showing fearlessness and determination

to do something very slowly, especially in a way that wastes time

A member of the clergy in some Christian churches who ranks below a priest and assists in church services and other duties.

to make something less strong, sharp, or noticeable

A situation in an argument, contest, or conflict in which no progress can be made because neither side will give way.

A sudden and complete failure or collapse, often in a humiliating way.

to reduce the quality, value, or character of someone or something

to make someone or something physically weak

an entry in an account recording a sum owed or paid out.

scattered pieces of rubbish or remains, especially after something has been destroyed.

To remove the bugs (errors or faults) from a computer program or system.

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline, often associated with excessive self-indulgence or luxury.

the death of a person.

to reduce speed; to move or cause to move more slowly.

Behaviour that is good, moral, and acceptable in society

To kill or destroy a large proportion of a group.

To succeed in reading, understanding, or interpreting something that is difficult to understand or that is written in code.

A sailor who does manual work on the deck of a ship.

to speak or recite something in a dramatic, passionate, or rhetorical way, often as if giving a formal speech.

To decay or to break down into simpler parts or substances.

The style in which the interior of a building or room is decorated, including things like paint, wallpaper, and furniture.

behaving in a way that is socially correct, calm, and polite

Correct and socially acceptable behavior, manners, and appearance, especially in a formal situation.

A person or thing used to trick or lure someone into a trap or into doing something

to say publicly that you strongly disapprove of something

able to be taken away from an amount or sum.

to consider or judge something in a particular way

to deliberately damage the appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

To damage the good reputation of someone; to speak ill of someone so that others have a bad opinion of them.

To put off to a later time; postpone.

To make something dirty, polluted, or no longer pure, especially something considered sacred or special.

providing a final decision or answer that cannot be changed

to let air or gas out of something such as a tire or balloon

To remove leaves from a plant or tree, especially over a wide area.

to change the natural shape of something so that it is spoiled or damaged

To illegally obtain money or property from someone by deception.

To remove ice or frost from something, especially from a refrigerator or freezer.

quick and skillful in movement or thought; nimble and adept.

No longer existing, living, or functioning.

To remove the fuse from a bomb or other explosive device to prevent it from exploding.

To become worse in quality, character, or condition, especially through a gradual decline.

to make the quality of something worse

to remove water from something, especially food, in order to preserve it

to make someone or something into a god

a god or goddess

done consciously and intentionally; not accidental

long and careful thought or discussion.

To fix or mark the limits or boundaries of something.

To describe or mark the edge of something precisely.

in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence, often caused by illness or intoxication.

the state of being saved from danger, evil, or trouble

to make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive.

a very large amount of rain or water that suddenly covers an area

To search carefully and thoroughly for information

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

Political activity or practices that seek support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument.

To cause someone to lose their dignity or the respect of others.

The way that someone looks, behaves, or speaks.

Behaving in a wild and irrational way, often because of mental illness.

A demonstration of a product, especially computer software or a musical recording, to show its capabilities.

To release someone from military service.

The study of populations, especially with reference to their size, structure, and distribution.

An evil spirit or devil.

Relating to or characteristic of demons or evil spirits.

Able to be shown or proved.

To make someone lose confidence, hope, or courage.

To move someone to a lower rank or less senior position.

A thick, strong cotton cloth, typically blue, used for making jeans, jackets, etc.

an inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.

to give a specific name or designation to something; to call by a particular name.

A small hollow mark in the surface of something, made by pressure or by being hit.

the profession or science of preventing and treating diseases and injuries of the teeth and gums.

a substance that is applied to the body, especially under the arms, to prevent or hide unpleasant smells

To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left.

to strongly disapprove of something and criticize it, especially publicly

to greatly reduce the number of people living in a place

to remove someone important from a powerful position

a place where things are stored for safekeeping.

to express strong disapproval of; to argue or plead against.

to become less valuable over a period of time

a group of people appointed to represent others, typically in a formal meeting or to present a request.

To cause a train to leave the tracks.

a sporting event, especially a horse race, that takes place regularly

to remove government rules and controls from a business, industry, or other activity

To speak of or treat with contemptuous mirth; to ridicule or mock.

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Expressing a low opinion or showing disrespect; insulting or belittling.

a tall framework over an oil well or similar borehole, used to support drilling equipment and lift pipes.

to end a policy or system that keeps people of different races apart, especially in schools, housing, or public facilities.

to remove the moisture from something; to dry completely

having or characterized by desire; wanting something very much

Deserving to be despised; contemptible.

to steal valuable things from a place, especially in a violent way and during a war.

rule by a despot; absolute power or control.

without money, food, a home, or possessions

Designed to be removed or separated from the main part.

A word (such as 'a', 'the', 'some', 'this', or 'my') that comes before a noun to show how the noun is being used.

a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something

To dislike someone or something very strongly.

To explode or cause something to explode with a sudden loud noise.

a longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere.

To make something seem less good, valuable, or important

to destroy or damage something very badly

Differing from an accepted norm or standard, especially in social or sexual behavior.

to start to do something different from what is expected or agreed

A difference from what is usual or expected.

not sincere or honest; behaving in a way that tricks people

Completely lacking or free from something.

to pass on or delegate (power, duties, or responsibilities) to a lower level, especially from a central government to a regional or local authority.

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment.

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

A serious medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in the blood because it does not have enough insulin.

(of a straight line) joining two opposite corners of a square, rectangle, or other flat shape at an angle

A method of examining and discussing opposing ideas in order to find the truth.