Gaokao Vocabulary

Personal ornaments made of precious metals and gemstones

Free from agitation or disturbance; to make or become peaceful; a state of quiet

At a later time; subsequently

To destroy or damage severely; the remains of a destroyed structure

By the side of; together with

A domesticated woolly animal; a timid, easily led person

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm; to dissuade

A sliding compartment in a piece of furniture for storing items

A person who runs or delivers messages; a long narrow rug

A large state ruled by an emperor; a large powerful organization

A taxi; the driver's compartment of a truck or train

The scientific study of living organisms

Able to bend without breaking; able to adapt to different situations

A large marine mammal; to hunt whales

A government department headed by a minister

To teach or direct someone; to give formal orders

A winged insect that produces honey; a communal gathering

To perplex or confuse; a game or problem requiring ingenuity to solve

An edible fungus; to grow or spread rapidly

To heat a liquid to boiling point; cook in boiling water; a pus-filled skin swelling

A sudden shaking of the ground; a major upheaval

A wide-mouthed glass or clay container; to shock or jolt unpleasantly

The meat of a pig; government spending for political gain

A sweet dish served at the end of a meal

A feeling of pity or understanding for another's suffering

A person who catches fish as a job or hobby

The number 11; a sports team of eleven players

A covering for the foot worn inside a shoe; to hit someone hard

The place where someone works

A strong desire to achieve success or a specific goal

The conversion of text from one language to another; a translated work

Not sure or definite; not yet decided

A magical formula; a period of time; to write letters of a word in order

A small enclosed space or stall, such as a phone booth, voting booth, or market stall; a restaurant seating area with high-backed benches

To place something into another thing; something inserted

A hard protective head covering

The narrow part of the body between the ribs and hips

A large African and Indian wild cat; a celebrated or famous person

Of or relating to a monarch or royal family; a member of a royal family

Sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety; to feel or cause such fear

To allow or put up with something; to endure

Recognition of good qualities; gratitude; increase in value

To make more attractive by adding ornaments; to award a medal or honor

The regular beat of the heart or arteries; to throb rhythmically

A personal journal of daily experiences; an appointment book

A utensil for eating or serving food; to scoop with a spoon

A narrow passageway between buildings; a bowling lane

A cleansing substance used for washing; to apply soap to something