GRE 词汇

On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness

表面的；肤浅的，浅薄的

Special equipment or gear; to set up or manipulate dishonestly

装备，设备；装配；操纵

A smooth edible nut or the tree that produces it, native to the southern US

美洲山核桃；美洲山核桃树

A short pleasure trip or outing

短途旅行，远足

A distinctive feature; an official quality mark on precious metals

显著特征；贵金属纯度印记

A cement mixture for building; a bowl for grinding; a short cannon

灰泥；研钵；迫击炮

About to happen soon; imminent

即将发生的，迫在眉睫的

An instrument for magnifying very small objects

显微镜

A long pole with a sharp tip used as a weapon; to pierce with such a weapon

矛，长矛；用矛刺，刺穿

The description of distinctive features; portrayal of characters in a story

特性描述；人物塑造

Of or relating to the side; sideways

侧面的，旁边的

A pleasant, distinctive smell

芳香，香气

Completely full or tightly filled

挤满的，塞满的

A long narrow channel in a surface; a fixed routine

凹槽，沟槽；固定习惯

To prevent or frustrate someone's plans; a crosswise seat in a rowboat

阻挠，挫败；（划艇的）横座板

A period of time doing something; to be sparing with

一段工作时间；节省，吝惜

To distribute or give out; to prepare and supply medicine

分发，分配；配药

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge

慢跑；轻推

A high flat area of land; a stable level after growth

高原；稳定期，趋于平稳

To kill animals or people in large numbers; a massacre

屠宰；大屠杀，杀戮

To mix together; to socialize with others

混合；与人交往，交际

A small breed of horse, typically under 14.2 hands in height

矮种马，小马

On the outer edge; of minor importance; an external computer device

外围的，次要的；外围设备

A tall water-side grass plant; a vibrating strip in a wind instrument

芦苇；（乐器的）簧片

Absolutely essential or urgent; a command or critical requirement

必要的，紧迫的；必须做的事；祈使语气

Showing no interest or concern; mediocre

漠不关心的；无所谓的；平庸的

A reference to a source; an official summons; a formal commendation

引用，引证；传票；嘉奖令

The level of moisture or water vapor in the air

湿度，湿气

One who dies or suffers for their beliefs; to put to death for one's faith

烈士，殉道者；使殉道

Suggesting something bad is about to happen

不祥的；凶兆的

The seed case of a legume plant; a self-contained enclosure

豆荚；封闭舱

Decayed or decomposed; morally corrupt; very bad

腐烂的；堕落的；糟糕透顶的

An object surviving from the past; a sacred object kept for veneration

遗物，遗迹；圣物

A situation of danger or risk

危险，风险

To compete eagerly with others for something

竞争，争胜

To become real or appear; to come to fruition

实现，成真；突然出现

Severe mental or physical suffering; to feel or cause great pain

极度痛苦，剧痛；（使）感到痛苦

An official order or law; to issue such an order

法令，命令；颁布法令

An area of damaged or diseased tissue in the body

病变；损伤；伤口

To gather or assemble troops; to summon up courage; an assembly of troops

召集，集合；鼓起勇气；检阅，集合

Unaware of or not noticing what is happening

不知道的，浑然不觉的

A pain-relieving or sleep-inducing drug; often an illegal substance

麻醉药，毒品；麻醉性的

A very large number; the masses of ordinary people

大量，众多；群众

To make fabric by looping yarn with needles; to join closely

编织；紧密结合

An arched ceiling or secure room; to jump over using hands or a pole

拱顶；保险库；撑跳，跃过

A group of vehicles or ships travelling together under escort; to escort them

车队；船队；护送，护航

To fall behind; a delay or gap in progress

落后，滞后；延迟

Causing disorder or major change to an established system

破坏性的，颠覆性的