GRE?？紗卧~(名詞)(二)

GRE常考單詞(名詞)（二）

jeopardy::exposuretodeathordanger

jeremiad::lament;complaint

jingoism::extremelyaggressiveandmilitantpatriotism

jubilation::rejoicing

juncture::crisis;joiningpoint

junket::amerryfeastorpicnic

junta::groupofmenjoinedinpoliticalintrigue;cabal

jurisprudence::scienceoflaw

kaleidoscope::tubeinwhichpatternsmadebythereflectioninmirrors

ken::rangeofknowledge

kiosk::summerhouse;openpavilion

kismet::fate

kith::familiarfriends

kleptomaniac::personwhohasacompulsivedesiretosteal

knavery::rascality

knell::tollingofabellatafuneral;soundofthefuneralbell

knoll::littleroundhill

labyrinth::maze

lackey::footman;toady

lagniappe::triflingpresentgiventoacustomer

lagoon::shallowbodyofwaternearasea;lake

laity::laymen;personsnotconnectedwiththeclergy

languor::lassitude;depression

lapidary::workerinpreciousstones

larceny::theft

largess::generousgift

lassitude::languor;weariness

latitude::freedomfromnarrowlimitations

lechery::grosslewdness;lustfulness

lectern::readingdesk

lesion::unhealthychangeinstructure;injury

levity::lightness

lexicographer::compilerofadictionary

lexicon::dictionary

liaison::officerwhoactsasgo-betweenfortwoarmies

libertine::debauchedperson;rou?libretto::textofanopera

libido::emotionalurgesbehindhumanactivity

lieu::insteadof

limbo::regionnearheavenorhellwherecertainsoulsarekept;aprison

litany::supplicatoryprayer

litigation::lawsuit

litotes::understatementforemphasis

lode::metal-bearingvein

longevity::longlife

lout::clumsyperson

lubricity::slipperiness;evasiveness

lucre::money

luster::shine;gloss

machinations::schemes

madrigal::pastoralsong

maelstrom::whirlpool

magnate::personofprominenceorinfluence

magnitude::greatness;extent

malcontent::persondissatisfiedwithexistingstateofaffairs

malediction::curse

malefactor::criminal

malingerer::onewhofeignsillnesstoescapeduty

mall::publicwalk

mammal::avertebrateanimalwhosefemalesucklesitsyoung

mandate::order;charge

manifesto::declaration;statementofpolicy

marauder::raider;intruder

marrow::softtissuefillingthebones

marsupial::oneofafamilyofmammalsthatnursetheiroffspringinapouch

martinet::strictdisciplinarian

matricide::murderofamotherbyachild

matrix::moldordie

mausoleum::monumentaltomb

maxim::proverb;atruthpithilystated

mayhem::injurytobody

meditation::reflection;thought

medley::mixture

melange::medley;miscellany

melee::fight

memento::token;reminder

mendicant::beggar

mentor::teacher

meringue::pastrydecorationmadeofwhiteofeggs

mesa::high,flat-toppedhill

metamorphosis::changeofform

metaphor::impliedcomparison

metropolis::largecity

mettle::courage;spirit

mews::groupofstablesbuiltaroundacourtyard

miasma::swampgas;odorofdecayingmatter

microcosm::smallworld

mien::demeanor;bearing

milieu::environment;meansofexpression

millennium::thousand-yearperiod;periodofhappinessandprosperity

minaret::slendertowerattachedtoamosque

minion::aserviledependent

mirage::unrealreflection;opticalillusion

misadventure::mischance;illluck

misanthrope::onewhohatesmankind

misapprehension::error;misunderstanding

miscegenation::intermarriagebetweenraces

miscellany::mixtureofwritingonvarioussubjects

mischance::illluck

miscreant::wretch;villain

misdemeanor::minorcrime

misgivings::doubts

mishap::accident

misnomer::wrongname;incorrectdesignation

misogynist::haterofwomen

missile::objecttobethrownorprojected

mite::verysmallobjectorcreature;smallcoin

mode::prevailingstyle

modicum::limitedquantity

modulation::toningdown;changingfromonekeytoanother

moiety::half;part

molecule::thesmallestpartofahomogeneoussubstance

momentum::quantityofmotionofamovingbody;impetus

moodiness::fitsofdepressionorgloom

moor::marshywasteland

moratorium::legaldelayofpayment

mores::customs

mortician::undertaker

mote::smallspeck

motif::theme

mountebank::charlatan;boastfulpretender

mugwump::defectorfromaparty

multiplicity::stateofbeingnumerous

murkiness::darkness;gloom

murrain::plague;cattledisease

myriad::verylargenumber

nadir::lowestpoint

natation::swimming

nave::mainbodyofachurch

na飗et?::qualityofbeingunsophisticated

necrology::obituarynotice;listofthedead

necromancy::blackmagic;dealingswiththedead

negation::denial

nemesis::revengingagent

neophyte::recentconvert;beginner

nepotism::favoritismtoarelative

nexus::connection

nib::beak;penpoint

nicety::precision;minutedistinction

nirvana::theidealstateinBuddhistteachings

nonsequitor::aconclusionthatdoesnotfollowfromthefactsstated

nonchalance::indifference;lackofinterest

nonentity::nonexistence;personofnoimportance

nosegay::fragrantbouquet

nostalgia::homesickness;longingforthepast

novice::beginner

nuance::shadeofdifferenceinmeaningorcolor

numismatist::personwhocollectscoins

oaf::stupid,awkwardperson

obeisance::bow

obelisk::tallcolumntaperingandendinginapyramid

obituary::deathnotice

objurgation::severerebuke;scolding

oblation::theEucharist;piousdonation

obliquity::departurefromrightprinciple;perversity

oblivion::forgetfulness

obloquy::slander;disgrace;infamy

obsession::fixedidea;continuedbrooding

obsidian::blackvolcanicrock

obstetrician::physicianspecializingindeliveryofbabies

Occident::theWest

oculist::physicianwhospecializesintreatmentoftheeyes

odium::repugnance;dislike

offal::waste;garbage

offertory::collectionofmoneyatreligiousceremony

oligarchy::governmentbyafew

onomatopoeia::wordsformedinimitationofnaturalsounds

onslaught::viciousassault

onus::burden;responsibility

opiate::sleepproducer;deadenerofpain

opportunist::individualwhosacrificesprinciplesforexpediencybytakingadvantage

opprobrium::infamy;vilification

optician::makerandsellerofeyeglasses

optometrist::onewhofitsglassestoremedyvisualdefects

opulence::wealth

opus::work

oratorio::dramaticpoemsettomusic

ordinance::decree

orientation::actoffindingoneselfinsociety

orifice::mouthlikeopening;smallopening

orison::prayer

ornithologist::scientificstudentofbirds

ornithology::studyofbirds

orthography::correctspelling

pachyderm::thick-skinnedanimal

pacifist::oneopposedtoforce;antimilitarist

paddock::saddlingenclosureatracetrack;lotforexercisinghorses

paean::songofpraiseorjoy

palaver::discussion;misleadingspeech;chatter

palette::boardonwhichpaintermixespigments

palimpsest::parchmentusedforsecondtimeafteroriginalwritinghasbeenerased

pallet::small,poorbed

palliation::actofmakinglesssevereorviolent

panacea::cure-all;remedyforalldiseases

pandemonium::wildtumult

panegyric::formalpraise

panoply::fullsetofarmor

panorama::comprehensiveview;unobstructedviewinalldirections

pantomime::actingwithoutdialogue

papyrus::ancientpapermadefromstemofpapyrusplant

parable::short,simplestoryteachingamoral

paradox::statementthatlooksfalsebutisactuallycorrect

paragon::modelofperfection

parallelism::stateofbeingparallel;similarity

paramour::illicitlover

paranoia::chronicformofinsanitymarkedbydelusionsgrandeur

paranoiac::mentallyunsoundpersonsufferingfromdelusions

parapet::lowwallatedgeofrooforbalcony

paraphernalia::equipment;oddsandends

parasite::animalorplantlivingonanother;toady;sycophant

paregoric::medicinethateasespain

pariah::socialoutcast

parity::equality;closeresemblance

parlance::language;idiom

parley::conference

parody::humorousimitation;travesty

paroxysm::fitorattackofpain,laughter,rage

parricide::personwhomurdershisownfather;murderofafather

partiality::inclination;bias

parturition::delivery;childbirth

parvenu::upstart;newlyrichperson

pastiche::imitationofanother”sstyleinmusicalcompositionorinwriting

pathos::tendersorrow;pity

patina::greencrustonoldbronzeworks;toneslowlytakenbyvarnishedpainti

patois::localorprovincialdialect

patriarch::fatherandrulerofafamilyortribe

patricide::personwhomurdershisfather;murderofafather

patrimony::inheritancefromfather

paucity::scarcity

peccadillo::slightoffense

peculation::embezzlement;theft

pedagogue::teacher;dullandformalteacher

pedant::scholarwhooveremphasizesbooklearningortechnicalities

pediatrician::expertinchildren”sdiseases

pediment::triangularpartabovecolumnsinGreekbuildings

pelf::stolenproperty;moneyorwealthinacontemptuoussense

penance::self-imposedpunishmentforsin

penchant::stronginclination;liking

penumbra::partialshadowinaneclipse

penury::extremepoverty

percussion::strikingoneobjectagainstanothersharply

perdition::damnation;completeruin

peregrination::journey

perfidy::violationofatrust

perigee::pointofmoon”sorbitwhenitisnearesttheearth

perimeter::outerboundary

periphery::edge,especiallyofaroundsurface

peristyle::seriesofcolumnssurroundingabuildingoryard

perjury::falsetestimonywhileunderoath

peroration::conclusionofanoration

perquisite::anygainabovestipulatedsalary

persiflage::flippantconversation;banter

perspicuity::clearnessofexpression;freedomfromambiguity

perturbation::agitation

perusal::reading

perversion::corruption;turningfromrighttowrong

perversity::stubbornmaintenanceofawrongcause

pessimism::beliefthatlifeisbasicallybadorevil;gloominess

phial::smallbottle

philanthropist::loverofmankind;doerofgood

philistine::narrow-mindedperson;unculturedperson

philology::studyoflanguage

phobia::morbidfear

physiognomy::face

pinnacle::peak

pique::irritation;resentment

pittance::asmallallowanceorwage

plagiarism::theftofanother”sideasorwritingspassedoffasoriginal

platitude::triteremark;commonplacestatement

plebiscite::expressionofthewillofapeoplebydirectelection

plethora::excess;overabundance

podiatrist::doctorwhotreatsailmentsofthefeet

podium::pedestal;raisedplatform

polemic::controversy;argumentinsupportofpointofview

polity::formofgovernmentofnationorstate

poltroon::coward

polygamist::onewhohasmorethanonespouseatatime

porphyry::igneousrockcontainingfeldsparorquartzcrystals

portent::sign;omen;forewarning

posterity::descendants;futuregenerations

postulate::self-evidenttruth

potentate::monarch;sovereign

potion::doseofliquid

potpourri::heterogeneousmixture;medley

poultice::soothingapplicationappliedtosoreandinflamedportionsofthebody

preamble::introductorystatement

precedent::somethingprecedingintime

precept::practicalruleguidingconduct

preciosity::overrefinementinartorspeech

precursor::forerunner

predilection::partiality;preference

prelude::introduction;forerunner

premonition::forewarning

preponderance::superiorityofpower,quantity,etc.

prerogative::privilege;unquestionableright

presentiment::premonition;foreboding

prestige::impressionproducedbyachievementsorreputation

presumption::arrogance;effrontery

primogeniture::senioritybybirth

probity::uprightness;incorruptibility

proboscis::longsnout;nose

proclivity::inclination;naturaltendency

profusion::lavishexpenditure;overabundantcondition

progenitor::ancestor

progeny::children;offspring

prognosis::forecastedcourseofadisease;prediction

projectile::missile

proletarian::memberoftheworkingclass

promontory::headland

propellants::substanceswhichpropelofdriveforward

propensity::naturalinclination

propinquity::nearness;kinship

propriety::fitness;correctconduct

proscenium::partofstageinfrontofcurtain

prosody::theartofversification

protocol::diplomaticetiquette

prototype::originalworkusedasamodelbyothers

prot間?::personundertheprotectionandsupportofapatron

provenance::originorsourceofsomething

provender::dryfood;fodder

proviso::stipulation

provocation::causeforangerorretaliation

proximity::nearness

proxy::authorizedagent

pseudonym::penname

psyche::soul;mind

psychiatrist::adoctorwhotreatsmentaldiseases

psychosis::mentaldisorder

pterodactyl::extinctflyingreptile

pulchritude::beauty;comeliness

pundit::learnedHindu;anylearnedman;authorityonasubject

purgatory::placeofspiritualexpiation

purport::intention;meaning

purveyor::furnisheroffoodstuffs;caterer

purview::scope

pyromaniac::personwithaninsanedesiretosetthingsonfire

quack::charlatan;impostor

quadruped::four-footedanimal

quagmire::bog;marsh

qualms::misgivings

quandary::dilemma

quarantine::isolationofpersonorshiptopreventspreadofinfection

quay::dock;landingplace

quivie::wideawake;expectant

quietude::tranquillity

quintessence::purestandhighestembodiment

quip::taunt

quirk::startlingtwist;caprice

quorum::numberofmembersnecessarytoconductameeting

ragamuffin::personwearingtatteredclothes

ramification::branchingout;subdivision

ramp::slope;inclinedplane

rampart::defensivemoundofearth

rancor::bitterness;hatred

rapprochement::reconciliation

ratiocination::reasoning;actofdrawingconclusionsfrompremises

rationalization::bringingintoconformitywithreason

realm::kingdom;sphere

rebate::discount

recession::withdrawal;retreat

recidivism::habitualreturntocrime

recipient::receiver

recluse::hermit

reconnaissance::surveyofenemybysoldiers;reconnoitering

recourse::resortingtohelpwhenintrouble

recreant::coward;betrayeroffaith

recrimination::countercharges

recrudescence::reopeningofawoundorsore

rectitude::uprightness

recusant::personwhorefusestocomply

redress::remedy;compensation

refection::slightrefreshment

refectory::dinninghall

refraction::bendingofarayoflight

refutation::disproofofopponents”arguments

regatta::boatoryachtrace

regeneration::spiritualrebirth

regime::methodorsystemofgovernment

regimen::prescribeddietandhabits

relevancy::pertinence;referencetothecaseinhand

reminiscence::recollection

remnant::remainder

rendezvous::meetingplace

rendition::translation;artisticinterpretationofasong,etc.

renegade::deserter;apostate

renunciation::givingup;renouncing

reparation::amends;compensation

repartee::cleverreply

repercussion::rebound;reverberation;reaction

repertoire::listofworksofmusic,drama,etc.,aperformerispreparedtopresen

replica::copy

repository::storehouse

reprieve::temporarystay

reprisal::retaliation

reprobate::personhardenedinsin,devoidofasenseofdecency

reprobation::severedisapproval

repugnance::loathing

requiem::massforthedead;dirge

requisite::necessaryrequirement

rescission::abrogation;annulment

residue::remainder;balance

respite::delayinpunishment;intervalofrelief;rest

restitution::reparation;indemnification

reticence::reserve;uncommunicativeness;inclinationtobesilent

retinue::following;attendants

retraction::withdrawal

retribution::vengeance;compensation;punishmentforoffenses

revelry::boisterousmerrymaking

reverie::daydream;musing

revulsion::suddenviolentchangeoffeeling;reaction

rhetoric::artofeffectivecommunication;insincerelanguage

rift::opening;break

rigor::severity

rime::whitefrost

rood::crucifix

rostrum::platformforspeech-making;pulpit

rote::repetition

rotunda::circularbuildingorhallcoveredwithadome

rotundity::roundness;sonorousnessofspeech

rubble::fragments

ruse::trick;stratagem

saga::Scandinavianmyth;anylegend

salver::tray

sangfroid::coolnessinatryingsituation

sarcophagus::stonecoffin,oftenhighlydecorated

satellite::smallbodyrevolvingaroundalargerone

satiety::conditionofbeingcrammedfull;gluttedstate;repletion

satire::useofridicule,irony,orsarcasmtoexposefolly,vice,etc.

satrap::pettyrulerworkingforasuperiordespot

satyr::half-human,half-bestialbeinginthecourtofDionysos

savant::scholar

savoirfaire::tact;poise;sophistication

scavenger::collectoranddisposerofrefuse;animalthatdevourscarrion

schism::division;split

scintilla::shred;leastbit

sciolism::quackery;superficialinformation

scion::offspring

scourge::lash;whip;severepunishment

screed::long,tiresomeharangue

scullion::menialkitchenworker

secession::withdrawal

seine::netforcatchingfish

semblance::outwardappearance;guise

senescence::stateofgrowingold

senility::oldage;feeblemindednessofoldage

sepulcher::tomb

seraph::high-ranking,six-wingedangel

serendipity::giftforfindingvaluablethingsnotsearchedfor

serenity::calmness;placidity

severance::division;partition;separation

shambles::slaughterhouse;sceneofcarnage

sheaf::bundleofstalksofgrain;anybundleofthingstiedtogether

sherbet::flavoreddessertice

shibboleth::watchword;slogan

shoal::shallowplace

silt::sedimentdepositedbyrunningwater

simile::comparisonofonethingwithanother,usingthewordlikeoras

similitude::similitude;usingcomparisonssuchassimiles,etc.

sinecure::well-paidpositionwithlittleresponsibility

sirocco::warm,sultrywindblownAfricatosouthernEurope

skeptic::doubter

slander::defamation;utteranceofalseandmaliciousstatements

slattern::untidyorslovenlyperson

sleight::dexterity

sloth::laziness

sluggard::lazyperson

sluice::artificialchannelfordirectingorcontrollingtheflowofwater

smattering::slightknowledge

sobriety::soberness

sobriquet::nickname

sojourn::temporarystay

solace::comfortintrouble

solecism::constructionthatisflagrantlyincorrectgrammatically

soliloquy::talkingtooneself

solstice::pointatwhichthesunisfarthestfromtheequator

somnambulist::sleepwalker

sophist::teacherofphilosophy;quibbler;employeroffallaciousreasoning

sophistication::artificiality;unnaturalness;actofemployingsophistryinreasoning

soporific::sleepproducer

soupcon::suggestion;hint;taste

spangle::smallmetallicpiecesewntoclothingforornamentation

spate::suddenflood

spatula::broad-bladedinstrumentusedforspreadingormixing

spectrum::coloredbandproducedwhenbeamoflightpassesthroughaprism

spoliation::pillaging;depredation

spoonerism::accidentaltranspositionofsoundsinsuccessivewords

spume::froth;foam

stalemate::deadlock

stamina::strength;stayingpower

statute::law

stein::beermug

stigma::tokenofdisgrace;brand

stint::supply;allottedamount;assignedportionofwork

stipend::payforservices

stoic::personwhoisindifferenttopleasureorpain

stratagem::deceptivescheme

stratum::layerofearth”ssurface;layerofsociety

stricture::criticalcomments;severeandadversecriticism

stupor::stateofapathy;daze;lackofawareness

suavity::urbanity;polish

subaltern::subordinate

subsidy::directfinancialaidbygovernment,etc.

subsistence::existence;meansofsupport;livelihood

subterfuge::pretense;evasion

subtlety::nicety;cunning;guile;delicacy

succor::aid;assistance;relief

summation::actoffindingthetotal;summary

superfluity::excess;overabundance

supernumerary::personorthinginexcessofwhatisnecessary;extra

surcease::cessation

surveillance::watching;guarding

sustenance::meansofsupport,food,nourishment

suture::stitchessewntoholdthecutedgesofawoundorincision

syllogism::logicalformulautilizingamajorpremise,aminorpremiseandaconclusion

symmetry::arrangementofpartssothatbalanceisobtained;congruity

synthesis::combiningpartsintoawhole

talisman::charm

talon::clawofbird

tantrum::fitofpetulance;caprice

tarantula::venomousspider

tarn::smallmountainlake

tatterdemalion::raggedfellow

tautology::unnecessaryrepetition;pleonasm

tedium::boredom;weariness

teleology::doctrineoffinalcauses

temerity::boldness;rashness

tempo::speedofmusic

tenacity::firmness;persistency;adhesiveness

tenet::doctrine;dogma

tenure::holdingofanoffice;timeduringwhichsuchanofficeisheld

tergiversation::evasion;fickleness

termagant::shrew;scolding,brawlingwoman

terminology::termsusedinascienceorart

terminus::laststopofrailroad

terrapin::Americanmarshtortoise

testator::makerofawill

thaumaturgist::miracleworker;magician

theocracy::governmentofacommunitybyreligiousleaders

theosophy::wisdomindivinethings

thrall::slave;bondage

threnody::songoflamentation;dirge

throes::violentanguish

thyme::aromaticplantusedforseasoning

timbre::qualityofamusicaltoneproducedbyamusicalinstrument

timidity::lackofself-confidenceorcourage

tirade::extendedscolding;denunciation

tithe::taxofone-tenth

tocsin::alarmbell

toga::Romanouterrobe

tome::largevolume

tonsure::shavingofthehead,especiallybypersonenteringreligiousorders

topography::physicalfeaturesofaregion

torso::trunkofstatuewithheadandlimbsmissing;humantrunk

tortilla::flatcakemadeofcornmeal,etc.

touchstone::stoneusedtotestthefinenessofgoldalloys;criterion

tract::pamphlet;aregionofindefinitesize

trajectory::pathtakenbyaprojectile

tranquillity::calmness;peace

transgression::violationofalaw;sin

transition::goingfromonestateofactiontoanother

travail::painfullabor

travesty::comicalparody;treatmentaimedatmakingsomethingappearridiculous

treacle::syrupobtainedinrefiningsugar

treatise::articletreatingasubjectsystematicallyandthoroughly

tremor::trembling;slightquiver

trencherman::goodeater

trepidation::fear;tremblingagitation

tribulation::distress;suffering

tribunal::courtofjustice

tribute::taxleviedbyaruler;markofrespect

trident::three-prongedspear

trilogy::groupofthreeworks

triolet::eight-linestanza

troglod