Gaokao Vocabulary

Having a liking or affection for someone or something

An amount left over after needs are met; excess

Feeling anxious and not relaxed; a grammatical verb form indicating time

A person one knows slightly; a slight knowledge of someone or something

A park where wild animals are exhibited; a chaotic place

More than enough; plentiful

A weakness or unfavorable condition; to put at a disadvantage

A medical professional who treats teeth and gums

A place where roads or paths intersect; a journey across water

Deep sadness caused by loss or misfortune; to feel grief

The number 17

A mountain that periodically erupts lava and gases from the earth's interior

A phrase or gesture used to welcome or acknowledge someone

A curved structure spanning an opening; to bend into a curve; playfully mischievous

To run quickly; a short fast run; a punctuation mark

Causing awe or wonder; excellent or remarkable

A writer of novels

A son of one's brother or sister

Extremely cold; the process of turning liquid to solid by cooling

The height of something above sea level or the ground

A harsh blinding light; an angry stare; to stare angrily

A small portable battery-powered hand-held light

Useful and easy to use; conveniently nearby

To transfer data from a remote server to a local device; a downloaded file

A female attendant who serves customers in a restaurant

To repeat aloud from memory; to list or enumerate

A style of cooking associated with a particular place

To grapple with an opponent; to struggle with a difficulty

Cured, smoked pork meat, usually served in thin slices

The study of relationships between organisms and their environment

Relating to bureaucracy; excessively rule-bound

A 42.195 km road race; any long and exhausting undertaking

To make a shrill sound by blowing air; a device that makes such a sound

Strong love or commitment; religious piety

The scientific study of stars, planets, and the universe

Not enjoyable; causing discomfort or displeasure

To join fabric using a needle and thread

Covered with mud; cloudy; to make dirty or unclear

A boat transporting people across water; to transport from place to place

A document confirming payment received; to acknowledge receipt of payment

Clothing worn beneath outer garments, next to the skin

A horse-drawn passenger vehicle; a railway car; one's posture or bearing

A cunning wild animal with reddish fur and a bushy tail; to trick or outwit someone

To delay something to a later time

A farm vehicle for pulling equipment; a truck cab for pulling trailers

A classical form of dance; a theatrical performance of such dancing

An activity done for pleasure in one's spare time

Making or full of loud, unpleasant sounds