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BNC PG01 Words List

accurate /ˈakjʊrət/ adj

▪ Denotes: correct in all details; exact.
▪ Corresponds to: correct, precise, exact, right, factual
▪ Instance: an accurate thermometer

apple /ˈap(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: The round fruit of a tree of the rose family
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: There is no apples-to-apples comparison when comparing a foreign currency to USD.

approximately /əˈprɒksɪmətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: almost, but not completely, accurate or exact; roughly
▪ Corresponds to: roughly, about, around, more or less
▪ Instance: a journey of approximately two hours

awful /ˈɔːf(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very bad or unpleasant
▪ Corresponds to: disgusting, nasty, terrible, dreadful, ghastly, horrid
▪ Instance: I look awful in a swimsuit

burden /ˈbəːd(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A load, typically a heavy one. A duty or misfortune
▪ Corresponds to: load, weight, responsibility, onus, charge, duty
▪ Instance: the tax burden on low-wage earners

bury /ˈbɛri/ v

▪ Denotes: Put or hide underground. Place (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
▪ Corresponds to: hide, conceal, cover, inter, lay to rest
▪ Instance: he buried the box in the back garden

capture /ˈkaptʃə/ v

▪ Denotes: Take into one's possession or control by force.
▪ Corresponds to: catch, apprehend, seize, arrest, occupy
▪ Instance: The pictures captured the mood or essence of the songs.

catalogue /ˈkat(ə)lɒɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A complete list of items
▪ Corresponds to: inventory, record, register, index, directory, listing
▪ Instance: a mail-order catalogue

cease /siːs/ v

▪ Denotes: Come or bring to an end
▪ Corresponds to: come to a halt, end, halt, stop, conclude, terminate
▪ Instance: they were asked to cease all military activity

cheese /tʃiːz/ n

▪ Denotes: A food made from the pressed curds of milk
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: She made a ham and cheese sandwich and drank milk.

cheque /tʃɛk/ n

▪ Denotes: An order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account
▪ Corresponds to: payment, settlement, money, fee
▪ Instance: fees are payable by cheque or postal order

childhood /ˈtʃʌɪldhʊd/ n

▪ Denotes: The state or period of being a child.
▪ Corresponds to: youth, early years, infancy, babyhood, pre-teens
▪ Instance: he spent his childhood in Lewes

clinical /ˈklɪnɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to the observation and treatment of actual patients
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: clinical drug trials

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (someone) bewildered or perplexed
▪ Corresponds to: bewilder, baffle, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle
▪ Instance: What really confuses me is why people buy cell phone covers that flash.

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required.
▪ Corresponds to: uncertainty, unsureness, indecision, hesitation, scepticism, doubt
▪ Instance: there seems to be some confusion about which system does what

considerably /kənˈsɪd(ə)rəbli/ adv

▪ Denotes: By a notably large amount
▪ Corresponds to: greatly, much, very much, a great deal, a lot
▪ Instance: things have improved considerably over the last few years

constitutional /kɒnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to an established set of principles governing a state. In accordance with a constitution.
▪ Corresponds to: legal, lawful, legitimate, licit, authorized
▪ Instance: Fundamental constitutional principles are few, and even they are subject to change

consult /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v

▪ Denotes: Seek information or advice from (someone). Have discussions with (someone)
▪ Corresponds to: ask, seek advice from, confer, discuss, talk
▪ Instance: the government must consult with interested bodies

consultation /kɒnsəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A meeting with an expert. consulting or discussing
▪ Corresponds to: interview, conference, discussion, dialogue, discourse, debate
▪ Instance: I expect to see a full and proper consultation conducted before any action is taken.

contrary /ˈkɒntrəri/ n

▪ Denotes: The opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.
▪ Corresponds to: opposite, reverse, converse, antithesis
▪ Instance: But all existing evidence indicates the contrary.

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ v

▪ Denotes: Speak or act in opposition to.
▪ Corresponds to: parry, hit back at, answer, respond to, retort to
▪ Instance: It is indeed difficult to counter such cornering arguments.

dare /dɛː/ v

▪ Denotes: Have the courage to do something.
▪ Corresponds to: be brave enough, have the courage, take the risk
▪ Instance: a story he dare not write down

democrat /ˈdɛməkrat/ n

▪ Denotes: an advocate or supporter of democracy
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: as a democrat, I accepted the outcome of the referendum

determination /dɪˌtəːmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose. The act of deciding.
▪ Corresponds to: resolution, resolve, resoluteness
▪ Instance: those who succeed because of sheer grit and determination

developing /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Growing and becoming more mature, advanced, or elaborate. Denoting to a poor agricultural country
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: this is a rapidly developing field

dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
▪ Corresponds to: proportions, measurements, extent, size
▪ Instance: the drawing must be precise in dimension

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ v

▪ Denotes: Tell (someone) officially that they can or must leave a place or situation.
▪ Corresponds to: dismiss, remove, eject, expel, deprive of office
▪ Instance: He was discharged because his attitude toward us was so weird.

dish /dɪʃ/ n

▪ Denotes: A shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food.
▪ Corresponds to: bowl, plate, soup plate, platter, salver
▪ Instance: Place cream cheese in a shallow glass casserole dish.

distant /ˈdɪst(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Far away in space or time.
▪ Corresponds to: faraway, far off, long ago, bygone, away, off, apart
▪ Instance: Those days have faded into a vague and distant past.

distribute /dɪˈstrɪbjuːt/ v

▪ Denotes: Give a share or a unit of (something) to each of a number of recipients.
▪ Corresponds to: give out, deal out, hand out, hand round, issue, dispense
▪ Instance: the journal is distributed worldwide

drift /drɪft/ v

▪ Denotes: Be carried slowly by a current of air or water
▪ Corresponds to: be carried, be carried along, be carried away
▪ Instance: excited voices drifted down the hall

economics /iːkəˈnɒmɪks/ n

▪ Denotes: The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
▪ Corresponds to: financial affairs, commerce, business
▪ Instance: The 1980s saw a revival of neoclassical free market economics.

emphasise /ˈɛmfəsʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: Give special importance or value to (something)
▪ Corresponds to: bring attention to, draw attention to, highlight, point up
▪ Instance: I would emphasize that I am not an economist

evaluation /ɪˌvaljʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The making of a judgement about the amount, number, or value of something
▪ Corresponds to: assessment, appraisal, judgement, gauging, rating, estimation
▪ Instance: an initial evaluation of the programme

exceed /ɛkˈsiːd/ v

▪ Denotes: Be better than. To go beyond, as in measure, quality, value, action, power, skill, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: surpass, outdo, outstrip, outshine, outclass, transcend, top
▪ Instance: economic growth exceeded expectations this year

fabric /ˈfabrɪk/ n

▪ Denotes: Cloth produced by weaving or knitting textile fibres.
▪ Corresponds to: cloth, material, textile, stuff, tissue, web
▪ Instance: I love the feel of natural fabrics

fixed /fɪkst/ adj

▪ Denotes: Fastened securely in position. predetermined and not able to be changed.
▪ Corresponds to: fastened, secure, firm, predetermined, set, established
▪ Instance: loans are provided for a fixed period

fortune /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n

▪ Denotes: Chance or luck. A large amount of money or assets.
▪ Corresponds to: chance, accident, coincidence, serendipity, twist of fate
▪ Instance: fortune has smiled on his life.

furthermore /fəːðəˈmɔː/ adv

▪ Denotes: In addition; besides
▪ Corresponds to: moreover, further, what's more, also, additionally, in addition
▪ Instance: I said that the there are costs to democracy; furthermore, they are quite high.

grave /ɡreɪv/ n

▪ Denotes: A hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body
▪ Corresponds to: burying place, tomb, sepulchre, vault, burial chamber
▪ Instance: the coffin was lowered into the grave

hint /hɪnt/ v

▪ Denotes: Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
▪ Corresponds to: imply, insinuate, intimate, suggest, indicate, signal, whisper
▪ Instance: he hinted that the sale might be delayed

hire /ˈhʌɪə/ v

▪ Denotes: Employ (someone) for wages.
▪ Corresponds to: employ, engage, recruit, appoint, take on
▪ Instance: management hired and fired labour in line with demand

historian /hɪˈstɔːrɪən/ n

▪ Denotes: An expert in or student of history
▪ Corresponds to: chronicler, annalist, archivist, recorder, biographer
▪ Instance: all have been studied by historians for centuries.

honest /ˈɒnɪst/ adj

▪ Denotes: Free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
▪ Corresponds to: truthful, sincere, candid, frank, direct
▪ Instance: I haven't been totally honest with you

hunt /hʌnt/ v

▪ Denotes: Pursue and kill (a wild animal) for sport or food.
▪ Corresponds to: chase, give chase to, pursue, stalk
▪ Instance: in the autumn they hunted deer

impress /ɪmˈprɛs/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
▪ Corresponds to: make an impression on, have an impact on, influence, affect, leave a mark on
▪ Instance: he has to put on an act to impress

impressive /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill
▪ Corresponds to: awesome, magnificent, majestic, imposing, splendid
▪ Instance: impressive achievements in science

interval /ˈɪntəv(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: An intervening time. A space between two things; a gap.
▪ Corresponds to: interim, interlude, stretch, distance, span
▪ Instance: the day should be dry with sunny intervals

isolated /ˈʌɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Far away from other places, buildings, or people; remote
▪ Corresponds to: remote, out of the way, outlying, solitary, lonely
▪ Instance: isolated farms and villages

journal /ˈdʒəːn(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A newspaper or magazine
▪ Corresponds to: periodical, publication, magazine, gazette
▪ Instance: the Wall Street Journal

lane /leɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A narrow road
▪ Corresponds to: byroad, byway, bridleway, alley
▪ Instance: she drove along the winding lane

lecture /ˈlɛktʃə/ n

▪ Denotes: An educational talk to an audience
▪ Corresponds to: speech, talk, address, discourse, disquisition, presentation
▪ Instance: in each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials

leisure /ˈlɛʒə/ n

▪ Denotes: Time when one is not working or occupied; free time
▪ Corresponds to: free time, spare time, spare moments
▪ Instance: people with too much enforced leisure

lend /lɛnd/ v

▪ Denotes: Grant to (someone) the use of (something) on the understanding that it will be returned.
▪ Corresponds to: loan, advance, give credit, credit, allow
▪ Instance: no one would lend him the money

lover /ˈlʌvə/ n

▪ Denotes: A partner in a sexual or romantic relationship outside marriage.
▪ Corresponds to: boyfriend, girlfriend
▪ Instance: I think she had a secret lover

lower /ˈləʊə/ v

▪ Denotes: Move (someone or something) in a downward direction.
▪ Corresponds to: move down, let down, reduce, decrease, lessen
▪ Instance: traffic speeds must be lowered

luck /lʌk/ n

▪ Denotes: Success or failure apparently brought by chance
▪ Corresponds to: fortune, fate, destiny, lot, stars
▪ Instance: I don't like Friday—it's bad luck

merchant /ˈməːtʃ(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A retail trader
▪ Corresponds to: trader, dealer, trafficker, wholesaler
▪ Instance: the credit cards are accepted by 10 million merchants worldwide

monetary /ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to money or currency.
▪ Corresponds to: financial, fiscal, pecuniary, money, cash, economic
▪ Instance: documents with little or no monetary value

mortgage /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A legal agreement by which a bank lends money at interest for taking title of the debtor's property.
▪ Corresponds to: credit, advance
▪ Instance: I put down a hundred thousand in cash and took out a mortgage for the rest

mouse /maʊs/ n

▪ Denotes: A small handheld device used to move the cursor on a computer screen.
▪ Corresponds to: copy the file with a click of the mouse
▪ Instance:

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n

▪ Denotes: A cinema film.
▪ Corresponds to: film, picture, motion picture
▪ Instance: Maybe I've been renting too many teen movies

musical /ˈmjuːzɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to music. A play or film in which singing and dancing play an essential part.
▪ Corresponds to: melodic, melodious, harmonious
▪ Instance: they shared similar musical tastes

opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ n

▪ Denotes: One who supports the opposite side in a debate, discussion, struggle, or sport.
▪ Corresponds to: rival, adversary, opposer, the opposition
▪ Instance: their opponents won the game

palace /ˈpalɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: the official residence of a ruler
▪ Corresponds to: official residence, royal residence, castle, mansion
▪ Instance: the royal palace

participant /pɑːˈtɪsɪp(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who takes part in something.
▪ Corresponds to: participator, contributor, sharer, party, member
▪ Instance: staff are to be active participants in the decision-making process

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Be involved; take part.
▪ Corresponds to: take part, engage, join, get involved, share
▪ Instance: thousands participated in a nationwide strike

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ v

▪ Denotes: Become aware or conscious of (something)
▪ Corresponds to: discern, recognize, become cognizant of, become aware of
▪ Instance: his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A rate, number, or amount in each hundred.
▪ Corresponds to: rating, grade, mark, portion, part, division
▪ Instance: a large percentage increase

pink /pɪŋk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of a colour intermediate between red and white
▪ Corresponds to: rosy, rose, rose-coloured, rosé, pale red
▪ Instance: her face was pink with embarrassment

pot /pɒt/ n

▪ Denotes: A rounded or cylindrical container
▪ Corresponds to: cooking utensil, container, receptacle, vessel
▪ Instance: pots and pans hung from a rack

precise /prɪˈsʌɪs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
▪ Corresponds to: exact, accurate, correct, error-free, pinpoint, specific, detailed
▪ Instance: Write in a precise, clear style and stick to the point

proof /pruːf/ n

▪ Denotes: Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.
▪ Corresponds to: evidence, verification, corroboration, authentication, confirmation, certification
▪ Instance: you will be asked to give proof of your identity

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃə/ n

▪ Denotes: A company or person that prepares and issues books, journals, or music for sale.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: the publishers of Vogue

rape /reɪp/ v

▪ Denotes: The crime, typically committed by a man, of forcing another person to have sexual intercourse with the offender against their will.
▪ Corresponds to: sexual assault, sexual abuse
▪ Instance: he denied two charges of rape

recruit /rɪˈkruːt/ v

▪ Denotes: To enlist men for military service. Enrol (someone) as a member or worker in an organization
▪ Corresponds to: enlist, sign up, enrol, hire, employ, take on
▪ Instance: there are plans to recruit more staff later this year

replacement /rɪˈpleɪsm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or thing that takes the place of another.
▪ Corresponds to: renewal, replacing, successor
▪ Instance: the replacement of religion by poetry

residential /rɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Designed for people to live in.
▪ Corresponds to: suburban
▪ Instance: private residential and nursing homes

salary /ˈsaləri/ n

▪ Denotes: A fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee
▪ Corresponds to: pay, earnings, remuneration, fee, fees, emolument
▪ Instance: a 15 per cent salary increase

satisfaction /satɪsˈfakʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.
▪ Corresponds to: contentment, content, pleasure, gratification, fulfilment
▪ Instance: managing directors seeking greater job satisfaction

seal /siːl/ v

▪ Denotes: Fasten or close securely.
▪ Corresponds to: fasten, secure, shut, close up, lock, bolt, board up
▪ Instance: he folded it, sealed the envelope, and walked to the postbox

secondly /ˈsɛk(ə)ndli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In the second place (used to introduce a second point or reason)
▪ Corresponds to: furthermore, also, moreover
▪ Instance: Firstly, he picked them up, and secondly, only turned around under duress.

seed /siːd/ n

▪ Denotes: The unit of reproduction of a flowering plant
▪ Corresponds to: pip, stone, pit, nut, kernel, germ
▪ Instance: Can the mustard seed ever grow too big?

shopping /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or activity of buying goods from shops.
▪ Corresponds to: acquisition, investment, buy, order, deal, bargain
▪ Instance: Saturday shopping can be a nightmare, especially if you have a baby to look after.

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj

▪ Denotes: Ridiculously trivial or frivolous.
▪ Corresponds to: foolish, stupid, unintelligent, idiotic
▪ Instance: another of his silly jokes

spare /spɛː/ v

▪ Denotes: Additional to what is required for ordinary use.
▪ Corresponds to: extra, supplementary, additional, second
▪ Instance: he tried to write poetry in his spare time

sponsor /ˈspɒnsə/ v

▪ Denotes: A person or organization that pays for or contributes to the costs involved in staging a sporting or artistic event in return for advertising.
▪ Corresponds to: backer, financier, subsidizer, underwriter, guarantor, benefactor
▪ Instance: the production cost £50,000, most coming from local sponsors

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n

▪ Denotes: The internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs
▪ Corresponds to: abdomen, belly, gut, middle
▪ Instance: severe stomach pains

storage /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or method of storing something for future use.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: the room lacked storage space

supplement /ˈsʌplɪmɛnt/ v

▪ Denotes: Add an extra element or amount to.
▪ Corresponds to: augment, increase, add to, boost, swell, amplify, enlarge
▪ Instance: I looked for a part-time job to supplement my income

supposed /səˈpəʊzd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Generally assumed or believed to be the case
▪ Corresponds to: apparent, seeming, alleged, putative, reputed, rumoured, claimed
▪ Instance: demonstrating supposed benefits from the plan

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Strengthen or support physically or mentally.
▪ Corresponds to: comfort, help, assist, encourage, succour, support
▪ Instance: this thought had sustained him throughout the years

tackle /ˈtak(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: Make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
▪ Corresponds to: apply oneself to, address oneself to, address, set about
▪ Instance: police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime

talent /ˈtalənt/ n

▪ Denotes: Natural aptitude or skill
▪ Corresponds to: flair, aptitude, facility, gift, knack, technique
▪ Instance: he possesses more talent than any other player

twist /twɪst/ v

▪ Denotes: Form into a bent, curling, or distorted shape.
▪ Corresponds to: crumple, crush, buckle, mangle, warp, contort, screw up
▪ Instance: her pretty features twisted into a fearsome expression

ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Finally; in the end. At the most basic level.
▪ Corresponds to: eventually, in the end, in the long run, at length
▪ Instance: the largest firms may ultimately become unstoppable

upstairs /ʌpˈstɛːz/ n

▪ Denotes: An upper floor. On or to an upper floor of a building.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: she was cleaning the upstairs

vessel /ˈvɛs(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A ship or large boat. A hollow container
▪ Corresponds to: boat, ship, yacht, container, receptacle
▪ Instance: Officers found each of the vessels contained protected fish.

visible /ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Able to be seen. Able to be perceived or noticed easily.
▪ Corresponds to: perceptible, perceivable, seeable, observable
▪ Instance: the church spire is visible from miles away