Gaokao Vocabulary

Sudden and unexpected; curt in manner

Feeling or causing a spinning sensation; lightheaded

Full of juice; excitingly interesting or scandalous

A short test or question competition; to question someone

A follower of Buddhism; relating to Buddhism

Expressing opinions freely and boldly; frank

A schedule of events or transport times; to schedule an event

A snack food made from maize kernels that expand and burst when heated

Having no value or use

Having a lot of wind; exposed to strong winds; using too many words without saying much

A zip fastener; to fasten with a zip; to move very fast

A tool with two blades used for cutting

Having an excessive desire for wealth, food, or possessions

A short, often amusing account of a real event or person

Causing strong revulsion or dislike; repulsive

A powder from cacao beans; a hot chocolate drink made from it

A small round bread roll; a roll of hair at the back of the head

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

Social or political disorder and agitation

A box for receiving mail; an email inbox

Giving pleasure; pleasant

Friendly and sociable, enjoying meeting people; also, leaving a position or going out

A genetically identical copy of an organism; to create such a copy

A short phrase expressing a guiding principle

Having a pleasant sweet smell

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

An intersection of roads; a critical point requiring an important decision

A title or description for an image; subtitles on screen

Noon; twelve o'clock in the day

A person who cuts hair and trims beards (n.); to cut someone's hair (v.)

Involving danger or risk; not safe

Having an allergy to a substance; strongly averse to something

The language of the Arabs; relating to Arabic language or culture

The amount or occurrence of rain

A chemistry scientist; (British) a pharmacist or drugstore

A short oar for propelling a boat; to propel with a paddle

The set of letters used in writing a language, arranged in a fixed order

To add punctuation to text; to interrupt or emphasize at intervals

Writing done by hand; a person's characteristic style of writing

To contaminate with harmful substances; to corrupt

Lacking physical coordination or grace; not skillful or tactful; awkward to use or handle

A ship, truck, or aircraft for transporting bulk liquids

Unable to feel physically or emotionally; to cause loss of sensation

Of one's own free will; readily and without reluctance

A cabinet with shelves for storing food or dishes

Tasting of salt; (informal) irritated or bitter