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BNC PG03 Words List

advocate /ˈadvəkeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Publicly recommend or support
▪ Corresponds to: recommend, prescribe, commend, advise
▪ Instance: voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly

aids /eɪdz/ n

▪ Denotes: A disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy
▪ Corresponds to: HIV infection
▪ Instance:

album /ˈalbəm/ n

▪ Denotes: A blank book for the insertion of photographs, stamps, or pictures.
▪ Corresponds to: record, book
▪ Instance: the wedding pictures had pride of place in the family album

amendment /əˈmɛn(d)m(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: revision, alteration, change, modification
▪ Instance: an amendment to existing bail laws

architect /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction
▪ Corresponds to: designer, planner, builder
▪ Instance: the great Norman architect of Durham Cathedral

asleep /əˈsliːp/ adj

▪ Denotes: In a state of sleep
▪ Corresponds to: sleeping, fast asleep, sound asleep
▪ Instance: she had been asleep for over three hours

besides /bɪˈsʌɪdz/ prep

▪ Denotes: In addition to; apart from
▪ Corresponds to: apart from, other than, aside from
▪ Instance: I have no other family besides my parents

broken /ˈbrəʊk(ə)n/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having been broken
▪ Corresponds to: smashed, shattered, burst
▪ Instance: He had a broken arm

button /ˈbʌt(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration
▪ Corresponds to: fastener, stud, link, toggle
▪ Instance: These buttons help fasten the collar ends to the shirt.

carbon /ˈkɑːb(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The chemical element of atomic number 6 which occurs in impure form in charcoal, soot, and coal.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: The light elements such as hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen are especially plentiful in space.

cattle /ˈkat(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: 1Large ruminant animals with horns and cloven hoofs, domesticated for meat or milk, or as beasts of burden; cows and oxen.
▪ Corresponds to: cows, bovines, oxen, bulls
▪ Instance: Brazil is the world's second biggest soya producer and has the second biggest herd of cattle.

chart /tʃɑːt/ n

▪ Denotes: A sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram.
▪ Corresponds to: graph, table, tabulation, grid
▪ Instance: the doctor recorded her blood pressure on a chart

charter /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A written grant by the sovereign power of a country, by which a body such as a borough, company, or university is created or its rights and privileges defined
▪ Corresponds to: authority, authorization, sanction
▪ Instance: the town received a charter from the Emperor

clever /ˈklɛvə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
▪ Corresponds to: intelligent, bright, smart, brilliant
▪ Instance: she was an extremely clever and studious young woman

coalition /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Combination in a body or mass. A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government.
▪ Corresponds to: alliance, union, partnership, affiliation
▪ Instance: a coalition between Liberals and Conservatives

coin /kɔɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
▪ Corresponds to: piece, bit
▪ Instance: she opened her purse and took out a coin

commonly /ˈkɒmənli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Very often; frequently
▪ Corresponds to: often, frequently, regularly, repeatedly
▪ Instance: a commonly used industrial chemical

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Share or exchange information, news, or ideas
▪ Corresponds to: liaise, be in touch, be in contact
▪ Instance: the prisoner was forbidden to communicate with his family

companion /kəmˈpanjən/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels
▪ Corresponds to: associate, partner, escort, consort
▪ Instance: his travelling companion

completion /kəmˈpliːʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or process of completing or finishing something
▪ Corresponds to: realization, accomplishment, achievement
▪ Instance: funds for the completion of the new building

consciousness /ˈkɒnʃəsnɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings
▪ Corresponds to: awareness, wakefulness, alertness
▪ Instance: she failed to regain consciousness and died two days later

consequently /ˈkɒnsɪkw(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: As a result
▪ Corresponds to: as a result, as a consequence, in consequence
▪ Instance: flexible workers find themselves in great demand, and consequently gain high salaries

constraint /kənˈstreɪnt/ n

▪ Denotes: A limitation or restriction
▪ Corresponds to: restriction, limitation, curb, check
▪ Instance: time constraints make it impossible to do everything

contest /kənˈtɛst/ v

▪ Denotes: Engage in competition to attain
▪ Corresponds to: compete for, contend for, vie for
▪ Instance: she declared her intention to contest the presidency

cream /kriːm/ n

▪ Denotes: The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid which rises to the top when milk is left to stand and which can be eaten or used as a cooking ingredient
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: strawberries and cream

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)rət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with
▪ Corresponds to: despairing, hopeless
▪ Instance: a desperate sadness enveloped Ruth

diary /ˈdʌɪəri/ n

▪ Denotes: A book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
▪ Corresponds to: journal, memoir, chronicle, log
▪ Instance: A written symptom diary was completed each morning, and spirometry was performed twice daily

discourse /ˈdɪskɔːs/ n

▪ Denotes: Written or spoken communication or debate
▪ Corresponds to: discussion, conversation, talk, dialogue
▪ Instance: the language of political discourse

disturb /dɪˈstəːb/ v

▪ Denotes: Interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of
▪ Corresponds to: disarrange, muddle, rearrange
▪ Instance: take the rollers out carefully so as not to disturb the curls too much

dust /dʌst/ n

▪ Denotes: Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces or carried in the air
▪ Corresponds to: fine powder, fine particles
▪ Instance: Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter lying on the ground or on surfaces or carried in the air

evident /ˈɛvɪd(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Clearly seen or understood; obvious
▪ Corresponds to: obvious, apparent, noticeable, conspicuous
▪ Instance: she ate the biscuits with evident enjoyment

expertise /ˌɛkspəːˈtiːz/ n

▪ Denotes: Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field
▪ Corresponds to: skill, skilfulness, expertness
▪ Instance: technical expertise

exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Make full use of and derive benefit from
▪ Corresponds to: utilize, make use of, put to use
▪ Instance: 500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who supports feminism
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: If it is the latter, the French feminists who support the ban have a point.

flash /flaʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Shine in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
▪ Corresponds to: light up, shine, flare, blaze
▪ Instance: lightning flashed overhead

flesh /flɛʃ/ n

▪ Denotes: The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of a human or an animal
▪ Corresponds to: muscle, tissue, muscle tissue
▪ Instance: she grabbed Anna's arm, her fingers sinking into the flesh

forecast /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v

▪ Denotes: Predict or estimate (a future event or trend)
▪ Corresponds to: predict, prophesy, prognosticate
▪ Instance: rain is forecast for Scotland

frighten /ˈfrʌɪt(ə)n/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (someone) afraid or anxious
▪ Corresponds to: scare, startle, alarm, terrify
▪ Instance: the savagery of his thoughts frightened him

fulfil /fʊlˈfɪl/ v

▪ Denotes: Achieve or realize
▪ Corresponds to: succeed in, attain, realize, consummate
▪ Instance: he wouldn't be able to fulfil his ambition to visit Naples

gesture /ˈdʒɛstʃə/ n

▪ Denotes: A movement or action of the hands or face, expressive of some idea or emotion.
▪ Corresponds to: signal, signalling, sign, signing
▪ Instance: Alex made a gesture of apology

govern /ˈɡʌv(ə)n/ v

▪ Denotes: Conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with authority
▪ Corresponds to: rule, preside over, be in power over
▪ Instance: he was incapable of governing the country

grade /ɡreɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: A particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, or value
▪ Corresponds to: rank, level, echelon, standing
▪ Instance: sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades

grammar /ˈɡramə/ n

▪ Denotes: The whole system and structure of a language or of languages in general, usually taken as consisting of syntax and morphology
▪ Corresponds to: syntax, rules of language
▪ Instance: Each of these languages features a highly inflected grammar

guideline /ˈɡʌɪdlʌɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A general rule, principle, or piece of advice.
▪ Corresponds to: recommendation, instruction, direction
▪ Instance: the organization has issued guidelines for people working with prisoners

heaven /ˈhɛv(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky
▪ Corresponds to: paradise, nirvana, the kingdom of heaven
▪ Instance: those who practised good deeds would receive the reward of a place in heaven

hers /həːz/ pron

▪ Denotes: Used to refer to a thing or things belonging to or associated with a female person or animal previously mentioned.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: his eyes met hers

holding /ˈhəʊldɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: An area of land held by lease
▪ Corresponds to: territory, region, state, department
▪ Instance: For the occasion the university library mounted a display of its impressive holdings in the area.

horror /ˈhɒrə/ n

▪ Denotes: An intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
▪ Corresponds to: terror, fear, fear and trembling
▪ Instance: children screamed in horror

infant /ˈɪnf(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A very young child or baby
▪ Corresponds to: baby, newborn, young child
▪ Instance: healthy infants

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ v

▪ Denotes: Do physical harm or damage to (someone)
▪ Corresponds to: hurt, wound, harm, damage
▪ Instance: the explosion injured several people

jury /ˈdʒʊəri/ n

▪ Denotes: A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
▪ Corresponds to: committee, council, board
▪ Instance: the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts

leather /ˈlɛðə/ n

▪ Denotes: A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
▪ Corresponds to: skin, hide
▪ Instance: a leather jacket

mail /meɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: Letters and parcels sent by post
▪ Corresponds to: post, parcel, letter
▪ Instance: I did not receive any mail

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: The edge or border of something
▪ Corresponds to: edge, side, bank, verge, border
▪ Instance: the eastern margin of the Indian Ocean

moon /muːn/ n

▪ Denotes: The natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.
▪ Corresponds to: satellite
▪ Instance: there was no moon, but a sky sparkling with brilliant stars

nerve /nəːv/ n

▪ Denotes: A whitish fibre or bundle of fibres in the body that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
▪ Corresponds to: nerve fibre
▪ Instance: the optic nerve

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: An expression or feeling of disapproval or opposition; a reason for disagreeing
▪ Corresponds to: protest, protestation, demur
▪ Instance: they have raised no objections to the latest plans

observer /əbˈzəːvə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who watches or notices something.
▪ Corresponds to: spectator, onlooker, watcher
▪ Instance: to a casual observer, he was at peace

occasional /əˈkeɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Occurring, appearing, or done infrequently and irregularly
▪ Corresponds to: infrequent, intermittent, irregular
▪ Instance: the occasional car went by but no taxis

passion /ˈpaʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Strong and barely controllable emotion
▪ Corresponds to: sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem
▪ Instance: a man of impetuous passion

personally /ˈpəːs(ə)n(ə)li/ adv

▪ Denotes: With the personal presence or action of the individual specified; in person
▪ Corresponds to: in person, oneself
▪ Instance: she stayed to thank O'Brien personally

potato /pəˈteɪtəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
▪ Corresponds to: yam, tater, murphy
▪ Instance: roast potatoes

pray /preɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Address a prayer to God or another deity
▪ Corresponds to: say one's prayers, be at prayer
▪ Instance: the whole family are praying for Michael

pride /prʌɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: A feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements
▪ Corresponds to: pleasure, joy, delight, gratification
▪ Instance: the faces of the children's parents glowed with pride

printer /ˈprɪntə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person whose job or business is commercial printing
▪ Corresponds to: publisher, pressperson
▪ Instance: When the printer is not the artist, prints that are allocated to the printers are called printers ' proofs.

privilege  n

▪ Denotes: A document attesting a particular privilege attaching to the bearer
▪ Corresponds to: advantage, right, benefit, prerogative, entitlement, birthright, due
▪ Instance: education is a right, not a privilege

prosecution /prɒsɪˈkjuːʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge
▪ Corresponds to: indictment, accusation, denunciation
▪ Instance: the organizers are facing prosecution for noise nuisance

psychology /sʌɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n

▪ Denotes: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour in a given context
▪ Corresponds to: study of the mind, science of the mind
▪ Instance: She is senior editor of health psychology for the journal Social Science and Medicine

purely /ˈpjʊəli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a pure manner
▪ Corresponds to: merely, only, just, solely
▪ Instance: act nobly, speak purely, and think charitably

raw /rɔː/ adj

▪ Denotes: not cooked.
▪ Corresponds to: uncooked, fresh
▪ Instance: raw eggs

react /rɪˈakt/ v

▪ Denotes: Act in response to something; respond in a particular way.
▪ Corresponds to: behave, act, take it
▪ Instance: he reacted angrily to the news of his dismissal

reflection /rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The throwing off or back of light, heat, sound, or any form of energy that travels in waves.
▪ Corresponds to: sending back, throwing back
▪ Instance: the reflection of light

regret /rɪˈɡrɛt/ v

▪ Denotes: Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that one has done or failed to do)
▪ Corresponds to: be sorry about, feel contrite about
▪ Instance: she immediately regretted her words

reinforce /riːɪnˈfɔːs/ v

▪ Denotes: Strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional material
▪ Corresponds to: strengthen, fortify, bolster up
▪ Instance: the helmet has been reinforced with a double layer of cork

rugby /ˈrʌɡbi/ n

▪ Denotes: A team game played with an oval ball that may be kicked, carried, and passed from hand to hand.
▪ Corresponds to: foot ball
▪ Instance: Football is kicking rugby off the top spot at some of the region's leading public schools

seize /siːz/ v

▪ Denotes: To catch or take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
▪ Corresponds to: grab, grasp, snatch, seize hold of
▪ Instance: she jumped up and seized his arm

sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
▪ Corresponds to: worldly, worldly-wise, experienced
▪ Instance: a chic, sophisticated woman

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: One of a class of persons or things regarded as representative of the class.
▪ Corresponds to: sample, example, bit, snippet, illustration, demonstration
▪ Instance: specimens of copper ore

squad /skwɒd/ n

▪ Denotes: A small group of people having a particular task.
▪ Corresponds to: group, gang, band, body
▪ Instance: an assassination squad

stir /stəː/ v

▪ Denotes: Move a spoon or other implement round in (a liquid or other substance) in order to mix it thoroughly
▪ Corresponds to: mix, blend, agitate
▪ Instance: Desmond stirred his tea and ate a biscuit

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃ(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: To an adequate degree; enough.
▪ Corresponds to: adequately, amply, abundantly, enough
▪ Instance: he recovered sufficiently to resume his duties

summary /ˈsʌm(ə)ri/ n

▪ Denotes: A brief statement or account of the main points of something.
▪ Corresponds to: synopsis, precis, résumé, abstract
▪ Instance: a summary of Chapter Three

surprisingly /səˈprʌɪzɪŋli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that causes surprise; unexpectedly.
▪ Corresponds to: especially, exeptionally, notably, unusually
▪ Instance: the finale ends surprisingly

swim /swɪm/ v

▪ Denotes: Propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement.
▪ Corresponds to: bathe, go swimming, take a dip
▪ Instance: he swims thirty lengths twice a week

taxation /takˈseɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A levy, by government, of a fixed contribution.
▪ Corresponds to: tax, tariff, toll, excise, duty, fee
▪ Instance: the progressive nature of taxation

tennis /ˈtɛnɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: A game in which two or four players strike a ball with rackets over a net stretched across a court.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance:

terminal /ˈtəːmɪn(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to or creative of a boundary, limit.
▪ Corresponds to: end, extreme
▪ Instance: the terminal tip of the probe

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ n

▪ Denotes: Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.
▪ Corresponds to: wood, logs, firewood
▪ Instance: the exploitation of forests for timber

tin /tɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A silvery-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 50.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: Bronze is made with tin added to copper and brass has zinc in the alloy.

trading /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or activity of buying and selling goods and services.
▪ Corresponds to: selling, vending, disposal
▪ Instance: trading profits leapt

trail /treɪl/ v

▪ Denotes: A mark or a series of signs or objects left behind by the passage of someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: series, stream, string, line
▪ Instance: he torrential rain left a trail of devastation

trouser /ˈtraʊzə/ n

▪ Denotes: Relating to trousers.
▪ Corresponds to: pants, jeans, slacks, britches
▪ Instance: his trouser pocket

tube /tjuːb/ n

▪ Denotes: A long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc. for holding or transporting something, chiefly liquids or gases.
▪ Corresponds to: vent, flue, shaft, conduit, duct
▪ Instance: a plastic tube is connected to the tap and the beer is ready to be pulled

tune /tjuːn/ v

▪ Denotes: A melody, especially one which characterizes a certain piece of music.
▪ Corresponds to: melody, air, strain
▪ Instance: she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune

ultimate /ˈʌltɪmət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Being or happening at the end of a process; final.
▪ Corresponds to: eventual, last, final, concluding, conclusive
▪ Instance: their ultimate aim was to force his resignation

uncertainty /ʌnˈsəːt(ə)nti/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being uncertain.
▪ Corresponds to: unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness
▪ Instance: times of uncertainty and danger

underlying /ʌndəˈlʌɪɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: being situated under (something)
▪ Corresponds to: fundamental, basic, basal, primary, prime, first, cardinal, central
▪ Instance: the underlying causes of poverty and drug addiction

universal /juːnɪˈvəːs(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.
▪ Corresponds to: general, ubiquitous, comprehensive, common
▪ Instance: the incidents caused universal concern

van /van/ n

▪ Denotes: A medium-sized motor vehicle, typically without side windows in the rear part, for transporting goods.
▪ Corresponds to:
▪ Instance: delivery vans can't pull in and are holding up the traffic behind them

virtue /ˈvəːtʃuː/ n

▪ Denotes: Behaviour showing high moral standards.
▪ Corresponds to: goodness, virtuousness, righteousness
▪ Instance: paragons of virtue