Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg09

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BNC PG09 Words List

accent /ˈaks(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country, area, or social class.
▪ Corresponds to: pronunciation, intonation, enunciation, elocution
▪ Instance: a strong American accent

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v

▪ Denotes: To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court.
▪ Corresponds to: claim, assert, declare, state, proclaim
▪ Instance: he alleged that he had been assaulted

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
▪ Corresponds to: astonishing, astounding, surprising, bewildering
▪ Instance: an amazing number of people registered

awake /əˈweɪk/ v

▪ Denotes: Stop sleeping; wake from sleep.
▪ Corresponds to: wake, wake up, awaken, stir, come to, come round
▪ Instance: she awoke to find the streets covered in snow

backwards /ˈbakwədz/ adv

▪ Denotes: (of a movement) in the direction of one's back.
▪ Corresponds to: towards the rear, rearwards, backward, behind one
▪ Instance: Penny glanced backwards

bastard /ˈbastəd/ n

▪ Denotes: An unpleasant or despicable person.
▪ Corresponds to: scoundrel, villain, rogue, rascal, brute, animal
▪ Instance: he lied to me, the bastard!

blast /blɑːst/ v

▪ Denotes: A destructive wave of highly compressed air spreading outwards from an explosion.
▪ Corresponds to: shock wave, pressure wave, bang, crash, crack
▪ Instance: they were thrown backwards by the blast

brand /brand/ n

▪ Denotes: A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
▪ Corresponds to: make, line, label, marque
▪ Instance: a new brand of soap powder

canal /kəˈnal/ n

▪ Denotes: An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation.
▪ Corresponds to: inland waterway, channel, watercourse, waterway
▪ Instance: they travelled on by canal

cater /ˈkeɪtə/ v

▪ Denotes: Provide people with food and drink at a social event or other gathering.
▪ Corresponds to: provide food for, feed, serve, cook for, wine and dine
▪ Instance: my mother helped to cater for the party

chapel /ˈtʃap(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A small building or room used for Christian worship in a school, prison, hospital, or large private house.
▪ Corresponds to: sanctuary
▪ Instance: a service in the chapel

chemistry /ˈkɛmɪstri/ n

▪ Denotes: The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions
▪ Corresponds to: science
▪ Instance: On the one hand, alchemy is regarded as a precursor of the modern science of chemistry.

comparable /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Fit to be compared.
▪ Corresponds to: similar, close, near, approximate, akin, equivalent
▪ Instance: the situation in Holland is comparable to that in England

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ n

▪ Denotes: A collective unanimous opinion of a number of persons.
▪ Corresponds to: agreement, harmony, concord, like-mindedness
▪ Instance: there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed

constable /ˈkʌnstəb(ə)l//ˈkɒnstəb(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace.
▪ Corresponds to: police officer, policeman, policewoman, pc, 젳
▪ Instance: The caller said his chief constable had received a number of complaints.

coordinate /kəʊˈɔːdɪneɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a harmonious or efficient relationship.
▪ Corresponds to: harmonize, correlate, interrelate, synchronize, bring together
▪ Instance: he had responsibility for coordinating London's transport services

crystal /ˈkrɪst(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A piece of a homogeneous solid substance having a natural geometrically regular form with symmetrically arranged plane faces.
▪ Corresponds to: glassware, crystalware
▪ Instance: a quartz crystal

darling /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: Used as an affectionate form of address to a beloved person.
▪ Corresponds to: dear, dearest, dear one, love, lover, sweetheart,
▪ Instance: good night, darling

decent /ˈdiːs(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Characterized by propriety of conduct, speech, manners, or dress.
▪ Corresponds to: respectable, upright, upstanding, honourable, honest,
▪ Instance: a decent clean-living individual

defender /dɪˈfɛndə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who defends someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: protector, guard, guardian, preserver, bodyguard
▪ Instance: a determined defender of British interests

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ n

▪ Denotes: A person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
▪ Corresponds to: representative, envoy, emissary, commissioner, agent
▪ Instance: congress delegates rejected the proposals

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v

▪ Denotes: Move or fall downwards.
▪ Corresponds to: go down, come down
▪ Instance: the aircraft began to descend

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or thing that develops something.
▪ Corresponds to: originator, creator, initiator, institutor, instigator,
▪ Instance: a property developer

diagnosis  n

▪ Denotes: Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease.
▪ Corresponds to: identification, recognition, discovery, detection
▪ Instance:

diagram /ˈdaɪəˌɡræm/ n

▪ Denotes: A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation.
▪ Corresponds to: drawing, line drawing, illustration, picture, artist's impression
▪ Instance: a diagram of the living room

dialogue  n

▪ Denotes: A formal conversation in which two or more take part.
▪ Corresponds to: conversation, talk, communication, interchange, discourse, argument
▪ Instance: the book consisted of a series of dialogues

directory  n

▪ Denotes: A book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.
▪ Corresponds to: index, list, listing, register, catalogue, record, archive, inventory
▪ Instance: Meelick National School will launch a local telephone directory in the next two weeks.

disadvantage /ˌdisədˈvan(t)ij/ n

▪ Denotes: An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
▪ Corresponds to: drawback, snag, downside, stumbling block, catch, pitfall, fly in the ointment
▪ Instance: a major disadvantage is the limited nature of the data

doorway /ˈdɔrweɪ/ n

▪ Denotes: An entrance to a room or building through a door.
▪ Corresponds to: portal, opening, hatch, entrance, entry, exit, egress
▪ Instance: Beth stood there in the doorway

dull /dəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Lacking interest or excitement.
▪ Corresponds to: uninteresting, boring, tedious, tiresome, wearisome
▪ Instance: your diet doesn't have to be dull and boring

duration /d(j)ʊrˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The period of time during which anything lasts.
▪ Corresponds to: full length, length of time, time, time span, time scale
▪ Instance: a flight of over eight hours' duration

elegant /ˈɛləɡənt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
▪ Corresponds to: stylish, graceful, tasteful, discerning, refined,
▪ Instance: she will look elegant in black

entity /ˈen(t)ədē/ n

▪ Denotes: A thing with distinct and independent existence.
▪ Corresponds to: organization, institution, establishment, body, operation
▪ Instance: Church and empire were fused in a single entity

envelope  n

▪ Denotes: A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
▪ Corresponds to: wrapper, wrapping, wrap, sleeve, cover, covering
▪ Instance: The paperwork involved is horrendous - ballot papers, witness forms, pre-paid envelopes, ballot paper envelopes and explanatory notes.

execute /ˈeksəˌkyo͞ot/ v

▪ Denotes: Carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action)
▪ Corresponds to: carry out, accomplish, perform, implement, effect, bring off,
▪ Instance: the corporation executed a series of financial deals

fade /fād/ v

▪ Denotes: Gradually grow faint and disappear.
▪ Corresponds to: dim, grow dim, grow faint, grow feeble, fail
▪ Instance: the noise faded away

faint /feɪnt/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible.
▪ Corresponds to: indistinct, vague, unclear, indefinite, ill-defined
▪ Instance: the faint murmur of voices

fantasy /ˈfæn(t)əsi/ n

▪ Denotes: The faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
▪ Corresponds to: imagination, creativity, fancy, invention, originality
▪ Instance: his research had moved into the realm of fantasy

flag /flaɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country
▪ Corresponds to: banner, standard, ensign, pennant, pennon, banderole, streamer, jack
▪ Instance: the American flag

fleet /flit/ n

▪ Denotes: A group of ships sailing together, engaged in the same activity, or under the same ownership.
▪ Corresponds to: navy, naval force, task force
▪ Instance: the small port supports a fishing fleet

forever /fəˈrevər/ adv

▪ Denotes: For all future time; for always.
▪ Corresponds to: for ever, for all time, for ever and ever, for always,
▪ Instance: she would love him forever

formerly /ˈfɔrmərli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In the past; in earlier times.
▪ Corresponds to: previously, earlier, earlier on, before, until now
▪ Instance: the building formerly housed their accounting offices

forth /fɔrθ/ adv

▪ Denotes: Into notice or view.
▪ Corresponds to: out, outside, away, off, ahead, forward, away from home, abroad
▪ Instance: the plants will bush out, putting forth fresh shoots

genetic /jəˈnedik/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to genes or heredity.
▪ Corresponds to: genetical, congenital, inborn, inherent, inherited, inbred
▪ Instance: all the cells in the body contain the same genetic information

ghost /ɡōst/ n

▪ Denotes: An apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image.
▪ Corresponds to: spectre, phantom, wraith, spirit, soul, shadow, presence
▪ Instance: the building is haunted by the ghost of a monk

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a hopeful manner.
▪ Corresponds to: optimistically, with hope, full of hope, confidently, expectantly,
▪ Instance: he rode on hopefully

improved /ɪmˈpruvd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having become or been made better.
▪ Corresponds to: enhanced, upgraded
▪ Instance: an improved design

influential /ˌinflo͞oˈen(t)SH(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having the power to sway the will of another.
▪ Corresponds to: powerful, authoritative, dominant, controlling, strong
▪ Instance: her work is influential in feminist psychology

ingredient /ɪnˈɡridiənt/ n

▪ Denotes: Component.
▪ Corresponds to: element, factor
▪ Instance: pork is an important ingredient in many stir-fried dishes

installation /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.
▪ Corresponds to: installing, install, fitting, putting in, putting in place
▪ Instance: the installation of a central air-conditioning system

isolation /ˌīsəˈlāSH(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The process or fact of isolating or being isolated.
▪ Corresponds to: separation, segregation, setting apart, keeping apart
▪ Instance: the isolation of older people

kit //kɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A set of articles or equipment needed for a specific purpose.
▪ Corresponds to: equipment, tools, implements, instruments, gadgets
▪ Instance: a first-aid kit

lamp /læmp/ n

▪ Denotes: A device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or cover, or one burning gas or a liquid fuel
▪ Corresponds to: torch, flashlight
▪ Instance: a table lamp

legislative /ˈlejəˌslādiv/ adj

▪ Denotes: That makes or enacts laws.
▪ Corresponds to: law-making, law-giving, judicial, juridical, jurisdictive,
▪ Instance: the country's supreme legislative body

lesser /ˈlɛsər/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not so great or important as the other or the rest.
▪ Corresponds to: less important, minor, secondary, subsidiary, marginal,
▪ Instance: he was convicted of a lesser assault charge

liberty /ˈlɪbərdi/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
▪ Corresponds to: independence, freedom, autonomy, sovereignty, self government,
▪ Instance: compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n

▪ Denotes: A large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India.
▪ Corresponds to: big cat
▪ Instance: Three year-old male lions grow manes that vary in color from black to blond.

locally /ˈlōkəlē/ adv

▪ Denotes: With reference to a particular area or one's neighborhood.
▪ Corresponds to: narrowly, provincially
▪ Instance: I shop locally wherever possible

marvellous /ˈmɑrv(ə)ləs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing great wonder; extraordinary.
▪ Corresponds to: amazing, astounding, astonishing, awesome, breathtaking,
▪ Instance: marvelous technological toys

merit /ˈmerət/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward.
▪ Corresponds to: excellence, goodness, standard, quality, level, grade, high quality,
▪ Instance: composers of outstanding merit

midnight /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: Twelve o'clock at night.
▪ Corresponds to: twelve midnight, twelve at night, twelve o'clock, dead of night
▪ Instance: I left at midnight

modification /ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A change.
▪ Corresponds to: softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening
▪ Instance: the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification

nasty /ˈnastē/ adj

▪ Denotes: Highly unpleasant, especially to the senses; physically nauseating.
▪ Corresponds to: unpleasant, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful,
▪ Instance: plastic bags burn with a nasty, acrid smell

neat /nēt/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a place or thing) arranged in an orderly, tidy way.
▪ Corresponds to: tidy, neat and tidy, as neat as a new pin, orderly, well ordered
▪ Instance: the books had been stacked up in neat piles

obscure /əbˈskjʊr/ v

▪ Denotes: Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
▪ Corresponds to: unclear, uncertain, unknown, in doubt, doubtful
▪ Instance: his origins and parentage are obscure

organism /ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm/ n

▪ Denotes: An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form.
▪ Corresponds to: living thing, being, creature, animal, plant, structure
▪ Instance: Of course there are also less interesting organisms like plants and animals in this database as well.

oxygen /ˈɑksədʒən/ n

▪ Denotes: A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
▪ Corresponds to: oxygenate
▪ Instance: This oxygen may also support nitrifying bacteria that convert ammonia to nitrate.

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n

▪ Denotes: Any paved area or surface.
▪ Corresponds to: sidewalk
▪ Instance: Despite the density of burials in the immediate area, no interments overlie the stone pavement.

physics /ˈfiziks/ n

▪ Denotes: The science that treats of the phenomena associated with matter and energy.
▪ Corresponds to: science
▪ Instance: In making these points, Edwards had the backing of the mechanistic and deterministic Newtonian physics of his day.

pity /ˈpɪdi/ n

▪ Denotes: The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.
▪ Corresponds to: compassion, commiseration, condolence, sorrow
▪ Instance: her voice was full of pity

poison /ˈpoiz(ə)n/ v

▪ Denotes: A substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a living organism when introduced or absorbed.
▪ Corresponds to: toxin, venom
▪ Instance: Trees could be engineered to grow in polluted landfills and absorb poisons, or even be designed to capture more carbon dioxide, diminishing global warming.

portfolio /pɔrtˈfoʊliˌoʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A portable case for holding writing-materials, drawings, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: file, binder, ring binder, document case
▪ Instance: She stuffed all the other papers back into the portfolio, and walked out of the office, only to forget to close the doors behind her.

realistic /ˌrēəˈlistik/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
▪ Corresponds to: practical, pragmatic, matter-of-fact, down-to-earth, sensible,
▪ Instance: jobs are scarce at the moment, so you've got to be realistic

receipt /rəˈsit/ n

▪ Denotes: A written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or that goods have been received.
▪ Corresponds to: proof of purchase, sales slip, sales ticket, till receipt
▪ Instance: Having a set place to put your monthly bank statements, receipts, and bills can make the difference between chaos and order.

receiver /rəˈsivər/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of a telephone apparatus contained in the earpiece, in which electrical signals are converted into sounds.
▪ Corresponds to: acceptor
▪ Instance: Generally, it is of no value for the transmitter to outdistance the receiver.

recipe /ˈrɛsəˌpi/ n

▪ Denotes: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required.
▪ Corresponds to: cooking directions
▪ Instance: a traditional Indonesian recipe

reign /reɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: The period during which a sovereign rules.
▪ Corresponds to: rule, sovereignty, monarchy
▪ Instance: the original chapel was built in the reign of Charles I

ridiculous /rəˈdɪkjələs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Laughable and contemptible.
▪ Corresponds to: laughable, absurd, comical, funny, hilarious, humorous
▪ Instance: when you realize how ridiculous these scenarios are, you will have to laugh

scholar /ˈskɑlər/ n

▪ Denotes: A specialist in a particular branch of study, especially the humanities; a distinguished academic.
▪ Corresponds to: academic, intellectual, learned person, professor,
▪ Instance: a phrase borrowed from the Indian scholar Ananda Coomaraswamy

screw /skro͞o/ v

▪ Denotes: Fasten or tighten with a screw or screws.
▪ Corresponds to: fasten, secure, fix, attach, clamp, bolt, rivet, batten
▪ Instance: screw the hinge to your new door

sculpture /ˈskəlptʃər/ n

▪ Denotes: The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
▪ Corresponds to: carve
▪ Instance: Were the architects inspired by sculpture when they designed the idiosyncratic form of the Seattle Public Library?

shower /ˈʃaʊ(ə)r/ n

▪ Denotes: A brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.
▪ Corresponds to: fall, light fall, drizzle, flurry, sprinkling, mizzle
▪ Instance: This would often bring showers of snow or rain, and sometime hail.

sin /sɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
▪ Corresponds to: immoral act, wrong, wrongdoing, act of evil, act of wickedness
▪ Instance: a sin in the eyes of God

skirt /skərt/ n

▪ Denotes: A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.
▪ Corresponds to: cloth
▪ Instance: Chelsea ended up in a black pleated mini skirt with a tight red shirt that tied around the back.

speculation /ˌspekyəˈlāSH(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
▪ Corresponds to: conjecture, theorizing, hypothesizing, supposition, guesswork
▪ Instance: there has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit

stance /stæns/ n

▪ Denotes: The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in baseball, golf, and other sports); a person's posture.
▪ Corresponds to: posture, body position, pose, attitude, bearing
▪ Instance: she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg

subsidy /ˈsəbsədi/ n

▪ Denotes: A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business
▪ Corresponds to: funds, assets, money, capital, resources
▪ Instance: a farm subsidy

succession /səkˈseSHən/ n

▪ Denotes: A number of people or things sharing a specified characteristic and following one after the other.
▪ Corresponds to: sequence, series, progression, course, chain, cycle
▪ Instance: she had been secretary to a succession of board directors

successive /səkˈsesiv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Following one another or following others.
▪ Corresponds to: consecutive, in a row, straight, solid, sequential, succeeding
▪ Instance: they were looking for their fifth successive win

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n

▪ Denotes: An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
▪ Corresponds to: strategy, scheme, stratagem, plan, set of tactics
▪ Instance: This is our usual tactic, to let her wake up all the way before we go in and get her out of bed.

thesis /ˈTHēsis/ n

▪ Denotes: An essay or treatise on a particular subject.
▪ Corresponds to: theory, contention, argument, line of argument,
▪ Instance: his central thesis is that psychological life is not part of the material world

toy /toi/ n

▪ Denotes: An object for a child to play with, typically a model or miniature replica of something.
▪ Corresponds to: plaything, game
▪ Instance: a toy car

tray /trā/ n

▪ Denotes: A flat, shallow container with a raised rim, typically used for carrying food and drink, or for holding small items.
▪ Corresponds to: platter, plate, dish
▪ Instance: She would carry the tray across the room and set it down on the little table beside him.

truck /trək/ n

▪ Denotes: A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or troops.
▪ Corresponds to: lorry, articulated lorry, heavy goods vehicle, juggernaut
▪ Instance: Beyond the slip road was a vast junction of roads where cars and trucks hurtled along totally oblivious to our presence.

underneath /ˌəndərˈniθ/ prep

▪ Denotes: Situated directly below (something else)
▪ Corresponds to: beneath, below, underneath, at the bottom of, at the foot of
▪ Instance: our bedroom is right underneath theirs

undertaking /ˈəndərˌteɪkɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A formal pledge or promise to do something.
▪ Corresponds to: pledge, agreement, promise, oath, covenant
▪ Instance: I give an undertaking that we shall proceed with the legislation

unionist /ˈyo͞onyənəst/ n

▪ Denotes: A member of a labor union.
▪ Corresponds to: member
▪ Instance: And once again we have a community assembly of unionists, clergy and civil rights activists taking a stand on high moral ground.

unnecessary /ˌənˈnesəˌserē/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not needed.
▪ Corresponds to: not necessary, not essential, non-essential, not needed
▪ Instance: a fourth Chicago airport is unnecessary

wool /wo͝ol/ n

▪ Denotes: The fine, soft curly or wavy hair forming the coat of a sheep, goat, or similar animal, especially when shorn and prepared for use in making cloth or yarn.
▪ Corresponds to: fleece, hair, coat
▪ Instance: Local wool and goat hair is hand woven into various textiles.

working-class /ˈwərkiNG ˈˌklas/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to people belonging to the working class.
▪ Corresponds to: low-ranking, low, lowly, lower-class, plebeian, proletarian
▪ Instance: a working-class community