CET-6 Vocabulary

A word that expresses an action, event, or state of being

Absolutely necessary; impossible to do without

To rebel against authority; an act of rebellion

A substance used to color materials; to color with dye

A small booklet containing informational or political material

A formal gesture of respect or greeting; to make such a gesture

Of or relating to Asia or the East

A large moving group of insects or people; to gather in large numbers

A machine for blending ingredients; a device combining signals; a sociable person

A dried grape, used in cooking and as a snack

A historical record of events in time order; to record events systematically

The act of breaking into or stopping an ongoing activity

The process of conducting experiments to test ideas

A fastening device; to hold or grip tightly

To pull a vehicle or boat with a rope; the act of towing

To turn red in the face from embarrassment or shyness; such a reddening

A change made to something; the act of modifying

A piece of land almost surrounded by water

The second planet from the sun; the Roman goddess of love

A hinged window cover; a camera's light-control mechanism; to close down

Uncertain, unlikely, or causing doubt

To regard with strong contempt or scorn

To cause shock or discouragement; a feeling of alarm and despair

A soft food made from fruit juice and gelatin; any gelatinous substance

To hold oneself back from doing something; the repeated chorus of a song

A person who travels to a holy site; to go on a pilgrimage

To hinder progress; a large covered basket

Having a pleasant sweet smell

A large formal celebratory meal; to feast

A state of balance between opposing forces; mental stability

Very comfortable, elegant, and expensive

A firefighter; a person who tends a steam boiler

Of or relating to the middle class; conventional and materialistic

A serious infectious lung disease caused by bacteria

Emitting bright fluorescent light; a fluorescent lamp

A large tropical fruit with sweet yellow flesh and a spiky skin

A private teacher for individuals or small groups; to teach privately

A soft white rock or stick used for writing; to write or mark with chalk

The act of moving something from its place; forced removal of people

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

To completely destroy or eliminate something unwanted

To increase or make larger; to supplement

A large heavily fortified stronghold or castle

To protect from harm; a protective measure

Loose-fitting clothes worn for sleeping

Noon; twelve o'clock in the day

A bullet casing for a firearm; a replaceable ink or toner unit for a printer

To bet or take a risk for potential gain; a risky venture