Gaokao Vocabulary

A soft white plant fiber; fabric made from it; made of cotton

A machine converting energy into motion (n.); relating to movement (adj.)

To fail to notice or excuse something; a high point with a view

To rest on the surface of a liquid; a buoyant object or parade vehicle

A fast stream of liquid or gas; a jet aircraft; to travel by jet

A round citrus fruit; the colour between red and yellow

Lasting only a limited time; not permanent; a short-term employee

To cut with the teeth; a wound from teeth or an insect; a small amount of food

A particular version of a published work; an issue of a newspaper or broadcast

That which belongs to you

An evergreen coniferous tree; to long deeply for someone or something

Shining brightly; exceptionally clever or outstanding

A professional or head cook; to work as a cook

Complete and unconditional; not relative or limited

Unfair treatment based on prejudice; ability to distinguish differences

A deep loud sound; a period of rapid growth; to grow rapidly

To officially assign someone to a position; to fix a time or place

To record officially; an official record or list

A sour yellow citrus fruit; its pale yellow colour

Feeling the need to eat; eagerly desiring something

To move without a fixed destination; to stray from a path or topic

To hand in for consideration; to yield to another's authority

A hard-shelled seed; a metal fastener used with a bolt; a crazy person

An increase in length, scope, or time; something added to extend

A device that produces electricity; unlawful physical violence against a person

The act of reaching a place or the start of something

The glowing part of a fire; to burn; to send abusive messages

An injury to the body or feelings; to injure or hurt

A brief rainfall; a device for bathing with sprayed water; to give abundantly

A building for storing or repairing cars

The soft tissue of the body; physical human nature; to flesh out means to add detail

A person who operates a device or service; a telephone assistant; a mathematical symbol

To take something temporarily, intending to return it

A humorous play or film with a happy ending

The number 12

A person not in the military or police; relating to ordinary citizens

Happening once a week; a publication issued every week

Seeds of cereal crops; a small particle; texture or pattern in wood

A tool with bristles for cleaning or painting; to clean or touch lightly

To give one's time or energy entirely to a purpose or person

An administrative division of a country; an area of responsibility or expertise

Lack of difficulty; a state of comfort (n.); to reduce pain or tension (v.)

To grab firmly; to take by force; to take advantage of

Official consent or authorization to do something

Having good judgment and experience; sensible

A woman who performs in plays or films

Having exceptional natural talent; to give as a gift

A sour chemical substance with pH below 7; sharp or biting in taste or tone