Gaokao Vocabulary

A building for religious worship; the flat area on the side of the forehead

To transmit by radio or TV; a radio or TV programme

To draw liquid into the mouth by suction

Occurring without a definite plan or pattern; by chance

A cloth hung to cover a window or stage; to cover with a curtain

The joint connecting the hand to the forearm

A small body of still water; to collect water into a pool

Domesticated bovine animals such as cows and bulls

The smallest possible quantity or level; being the lowest degree

A garment hanging from the waist; to go around the edge of something

An organized collection of structured information stored electronically

Causing or feeling discomfort; uneasy

A melody or song; to adjust an instrument or device to the correct setting

Physical or emotional injury; to cause damage or injury

Energy emitted as rays, waves, or particles

Free from war or disturbance; calm and quiet

A six-stringed musical instrument played by plucking or strumming

To act in a particular way; to conduct oneself properly

Feeling or showing appreciation and thanks

An absorbent cloth for drying; to dry with a towel

A reward for winning a competition; to value highly; award-winning

A nocturnal flying mammal; a club for hitting a ball in sports; to hit with a bat

A warning signal of danger; a feeling of fear; to frighten or warn someone

A special occasion celebrating a theme or tradition; festive

Liquid produced through skin pores; to emit this liquid; hard work

On the outside; farther from the centre

Intoxicated by alcohol; a person who is drunk or habitually drinks

The act or state of being divided or apart; a couple living apart

A spider's silken structure; a complex network; the World Wide Web

The direction midway between south and east

A state governed by elected representatives, not a monarch

In, at, or to any place; no matter where

To rule or control a country or people; to influence behavior

To express strong approval; words of admiration or worship

To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Having no end; continuing indefinitely

A state of complete disorder and confusion

The layout or structure of a document; to arrange or set up a document's layout

The number 40; four times ten

The money system of a country; general acceptance or use

To express regret or say sorry for a fault or offense

To keep something for future use; a supply or protected area kept for a special purpose

A long structural timber or metal bar; a ray of light; to smile broadly

A scientist who studies the stars and universe

Causing horror; extremely unpleasant or bad

A mutual agreement through concessions; to settle by giving up something; to put at risk

To transport or communicate something

A pronged eating utensil; a point where something divides; to branch off