GRE 词汇

A difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to escape

困境，窘境，进退两难的处境

A decoration added to food; to decorate or embellish

装饰，配菜；点缀，装饰

To cancel or set aside a decision or automatic process; a manual control device

推翻，否决；手动控制装置

A V-shaped cut or indentation; to cut such a mark; to score a point

V形刻痕；刻凹痕；赢得

To die suddenly or untimely; to decay or rot

死亡，丧生；腐烂，毁坏

The surrounding area; nearness to a place

附近，邻近地区

The quality of being modest and humble

谦逊，谦卑

A particular place or centre of activity; a set of points satisfying a condition

地点，中心；轨迹；基因座

A song of praise or loyalty, especially a national song

颂歌；国歌

Excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; something worthless or futile

虚荣心；空虚，无价值

To walk unevenly due to injury; an awkward gait; lacking stiffness

跛行；瘸腿的步态；软弱无力的

To clean by vigorous rubbing; to search thoroughly

擦洗，刷净；彻底搜寻

To weaken by adding liquid; having low concentration

稀释，冲淡；削弱；稀释的

To press into a smaller space; a cloth pad applied to the body for treatment

压缩，压紧；敷布

A professional racehorse rider; to maneuver skillfully for advantage

赛马骑师；巧妙操控以谋取优势

Free from an obligation; to release someone from a duty

免除义务的；使豁免

A small thin branch of a tree or bush

小树枝，细枝

An elaborate public show or parade; a beauty competition

盛大游行，露天表演；选美比赛

To make something seem less important by comparison; to cast a shadow over

使相形见绌；遮蔽，蒙上阴影

To officially cancel a law; the act of cancelling a law

废除；撤销（法律等）

A ring of light around the sun, moon, or a holy figure's head

光晕，光环

To happen afterwards as a result or consequence

随之发生，接踵而至

Widespread destruction, chaos, or disorder

大破坏，严重混乱

Able to speak two languages; a person who speaks two languages

双语的；能说两种语言的人

To escape or avoid by cunning or cleverness

逃避，躲避；规避

Having a healthy, rational mind; sensible and reasonable

神志正常的，精神健全的；理智的

A system of government ruled by a hereditary monarch; a kingdom

君主制，君主政体；君主国

The chemical processes in a living organism that sustain life

新陈代谢

Dark and gloomy in color or mood

阴沉的，忧郁的；昏暗的

To swallow up or overwhelm completely

吞没，淹没

To make someone feel uneasy or disturbed

使不安，使动摇，扰乱

The act of keeping something harmful from spreading; a policy of limiting hostile expansion

遏制；控制扩散

To make larger or more important; to exaggerate

放大；夸大

Negligent or unethical professional conduct causing harm

渎职，医疗事故，不当行为

Suggesting evil, danger, or harm; ominous

险恶的，凶兆的，不祥的

A large hall for public performances or meetings

礼堂，会堂

Too small to be seen without a microscope; extremely tiny

极微小的；显微镜的

A large luxury car, often chauffeur-driven

豪华轿车，加长礼宾车

To cause something to change direction or turn aside

使偏转，使转向；转移

Bold resistance to authority or opposition

违抗，蔑视，挑衅

To cut wool from a sheep; a large cutting tool

剪（羊毛）；大剪刀

To increase the strength or volume of something; to expand on a topic

放大，增强；详述

Very tall or high; noble in character; arrogant in manner

高耸的；崇高的；傲慢的

An entrance hall or lobby in a hotel or theatre

门厅，前厅

Strong-smelling or harmful gas; to emit smoke or be very angry

烟气，有害气体；冒烟；大发雷霆

Insufficient in amount or quality

贫乏的，不足的；瘦的

A guarantee that a product will meet certain standards or be repaired

保证，担保；产品保修单

A hollow made by a blow; to make such a hollow; a noticeable reduction

凹痕；使凹陷；削弱