CET-6 Vocabulary

Following one after another in sequence

In an opposite or reversed way

Agreement or conformity with rules or standards

The loud rumbling sound caused by lightning; to make a deep rumbling noise

A steep flow of water over a cliff edge

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible

Rubbish left in public; a group of newborn animals; to drop rubbish carelessly

Extremely beautiful and finely crafted; of exceptional quality

To plunge into liquid; to absorb deeply in an activity

A naturally occurring flammable liquid consisting mainly of hydrocarbons; crude oil

A holiday for newlyweds; an initial period of goodwill

A feeling of envy or suspicious resentment toward a rival

A loose flat piece attached at one edge; to move up and down or back and forth

Having a strong, severe, or extreme effect

A goodbye at parting; a final departure

Great sadness, distress, or misfortune; troubles and suffering

A small wave on water; to move with small waves or spread outward

To a moderate degree; not excessively

A stitched join in fabric; a layer of coal or mineral

To pierce with a stinger causing pain; a wound or sharp pain from a sting

A fault or weakness in someone or something

A deep yearning or desire for something

Inside or into a building

Not working or occupied; to spend time doing nothing; (of an engine) to run out of gear

Natural landscape; stage backdrops and props

Alluring beauty or charm; to enchant

The universe as an ordered and harmonious system

Brave and willing to face danger or difficulty

A unit of length equal to 2.54 cm; to move very slowly

To come together or meet at a common point

Of little importance or value; insignificant

A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing kaolin at high temperatures; objects made from this material

A person who creates new devices or ideas

A continuous humming sound; excited activity or rumour; to hum or bustle

A severe shortage of food causing widespread starvation

To sadden someone by failing to meet their expectations

A handheld fire-making device; a flat-bottomed cargo boat

To become or make hard or emotionally tough

A small plastic case containing magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video

An alphabetical list of names and addresses; a computer folder

A place where someone lives; a home

A device that produces heat or flame for cooking or experiments

Clearly and without doubt; in a resolute manner

Honest and direct; to send mail free of charge

A device for holding things together; to fasten firmly

To obstruct or slow down progress; located at the rear

The science of planning and following a route; maritime travel

A paste for coating walls; an adhesive bandage; to coat or cover thickly