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BNC PG10 Words List

abolish /əˈbäliSH/ v

▪ Denotes: Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
▪ Corresponds to: put an end to, do away with, get rid of, scrap, end
▪ Instance: the tax was abolished in 1977

administer /ədˈminəstər/ v

▪ Denotes: Manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.)
▪ Corresponds to: manage, direct, control, operate, regulate
▪ Instance: each school was administered separately

alleged /əˈlejd/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of an incident or a person) said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality.
▪ Corresponds to: supposed, so-called, claimed, professed, purported
▪ Instance: the alleged conspirators

alternatively /ɔlˈtərnədɪvli/ adv

▪ Denotes: another option or possibility.
▪ Corresponds to: on the other hand, as an alternative, or, as another option
▪ Instance: alternatively, you may telephone us direct

assign /əˈsīn/ v

▪ Denotes: Allocate (a job or duty)
▪ Corresponds to: allocate, allot, give, set
▪ Instance: Congress assigned the task to the agency

autonomy /ôˈtänəmē/ n

▪ Denotes: Self-government.
▪ Corresponds to: self-government, independence, self-rule
▪ Instance: Tatarstan demanded greater autonomy within the Russian Federation

bean /bin/ n

▪ Denotes: An edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants.
▪ Corresponds to: grain
▪ Instance: Black eyed beans - small white kidney shaped bean with black spot at the sproutingpoint.

brave /breɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
▪ Corresponds to: courageous, plucky, fearless, valiant, valorous
▪ Instance: a brave soldier

builder /ˈbildər/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who constructs something by putting parts or material together over a period of time.
▪ Corresponds to: designer, planner, maker, constructor, deviser
▪ Instance: a boat builder

cafe  n

▪ Denotes: A small restaurant selling light meals and drinks.
▪ Corresponds to: snack bar, cafeteria, buffet
▪ Instance: We could go into cafes and restaurants and enjoy a decent meal without having to exceed a tenner.

capability /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlədi/ n

▪ Denotes: The power or ability to do something.
▪ Corresponds to: ability, capacity, power, potential, potentiality
▪ Instance: he had an intuitive capability of bringing the best out in people

casual /ˈkæʒuəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Accidental, by chance.
▪ Corresponds to: relaxed, friendly, natural, informal, unceremonious,
▪ Instance: she regarded his affairs with a casual indulgence

change  v

▪ Denotes: Make or become different.
▪ Corresponds to: convert, transform, make
▪ Instance: a proposal to change the law

cling /klɪŋ/ v

▪ Denotes: (of a person or animal) hold on tightly to.
▪ Corresponds to: hold on to, clutch, grip, grasp, clasp, attach oneself to
▪ Instance: she clung to Joe's arm

commons /ˈkämənz/ n

▪ Denotes: The common people regarded as a part of a political system, especially in Britain.
▪ Corresponds to: ordinary people
▪ Instance: First he takes a common for a wife then tries to convince the council of elders to adopt the concept of allowing the commons responsibilities in the government.

complicated /ˈkɑmpləˌkeɪdəd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Consisting of many interconnecting parts or elements; intricate.
▪ Corresponds to: complex, intricate, involved, convoluted, tangled
▪ Instance: a complicated stereo system

concede /kənˈsid/ v

▪ Denotes: To surrender.
▪ Corresponds to: admit, acknowledge, accept, allow
▪ Instance: I had to concede that I'd overreacted

concession /kənˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Anything granted or yielded, or admitted in response to a demand, petition, or claim.
▪ Corresponds to: compromise, adjustment, modification
▪ Instance: the strikers returned to work having won some concessions

continued /kənˈtɪnjud/ adj

▪ Denotes: Without a break in continuity; ongoing.
▪ Corresponds to: sustain, maintain
▪ Instance: he asked for their continued support

correlation /ˌkôrəˈlāSH(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
▪ Corresponds to: connection, association, link, tie-in, tie-up, relation
▪ Instance: research showed a clear correlation between recession and levels of property crime

crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ adj

▪ Denotes: Mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.
▪ Corresponds to: mad, insane, out of one's mind, deranged, demented
▪ Instance: Stella went crazy and assaulted a visitor

damp /dæmp/ adj

▪ Denotes: Slightly wet.
▪ Corresponds to: moist, moistened, wettish, dampened, dampish
▪ Instance: her hair was still damp from the shower

debut /deɪˈbju/ n

▪ Denotes: A first appearance in society or on the stage.
▪ Corresponds to: first appearance, first showing, first performance, launch
▪ Instance: the film marked his debut as a director

delegation /ˌdɛləˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A body of delegates or representatives; a deputation.
▪ Corresponds to: deputation, delegacy, legation, mission, diplomatic mission,
▪ Instance: a delegation of teachers

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
▪ Corresponds to: fine, exquisite, intricate, dainty, airy, elegant, graceful
▪ Instance: a spider's web, strong yet delicate

digital /ˈdijidl/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of signals or data) expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization.
▪ Corresponds to: calculator
▪ Instance: Most Australians, if they want to invest in the hardware, can pick up a digital signal.

downstairs /dounˈsterz/ adv

▪ Denotes: Down a flight of stairs.
▪ Corresponds to: towards a lower position, downwards, downstairs
▪ Instance: I tripped over the cat and fell downstairs

duck /dək/ n

▪ Denotes: A waterbird with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.
▪ Corresponds to: bird
▪ Instance: Wild birds may carry these infections, but they typically prove most harmful to domestic fowl like chickens, ducks, and turkeys.

entertain /ˌɛn(t)ərˈteɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
▪ Corresponds to: amuse, divert, distract, delight, please, charm
▪ Instance: a tremendous game that thoroughly entertained the crowd

envisage /ənˈvizij/ v

▪ Denotes: Contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
▪ Corresponds to: foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, anticipate, expect, think likely, envision
▪ Instance: the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers

equip /əˈkwip/ v

▪ Denotes: Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose.
▪ Corresponds to: provide, furnish, supply, issue, fit out, kit out,
▪ Instance: all bedrooms are equipped with a color TV

exceptional /ˌikˈsepSH(ə)n(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unusual; not typical.
▪ Corresponds to: unusual, uncommon, abnormal, atypical, extraordinary
▪ Instance: crimes of exceptional callousness and cruelty

excessive /ikˈsesiv/ adj

▪ Denotes: More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
▪ Corresponds to: immoderate, intemperate, imprudent, overindulgent
▪ Instance: he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ v

▪ Denotes: Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
▪ Corresponds to: show, put on show, put on view, expose to view
▪ Instance: only one sculpture was exhibited in the artist's lifetime

fancy /ˈfænsi/ v

▪ Denotes: Feel a desire or liking for.
▪ Corresponds to: wish for, want, desire
▪ Instance: do you fancy a drink?

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Go for and then bring back (someone or something) for someone.
▪ Corresponds to: get, go and get, go for, call for, summon, pick up
▪ Instance: he ran to fetch help

fierce /fɪrs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
▪ Corresponds to: ferocious, savage, vicious
▪ Instance: the tiger is the largest member of the cat family and a fierce predator

frown /fraʊn/ v

▪ Denotes: Form an expression of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, typically by turning down the corners of the mouth.
▪ Corresponds to: scowl, glower, glare, lour, look sullen, make a face
▪ Instance: he frowned as he reread the letter

gender /ˈjendər/ n

▪ Denotes: Either of the two sexes (male and female), especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones.
▪ Corresponds to: masculine, feminine
▪ Instance: a condition that affects people of both genders

glory /ˈɡlɔri/ n

▪ Denotes: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
▪ Corresponds to: renown, fame, prestige, honour, distinction, kudos
▪ Instance: to fight and die for the glory of one's nation

glow /ɡlō/ v

▪ Denotes: Give out steady light without flame.
▪ Corresponds to: radiate heat, burn without flames, smoulder
▪ Instance: the tips of their cigarettes glowed in the dark

happily /ˈhæpəli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a happy way.
▪ Corresponds to: contentedly, merrily, delightedly, joyfully
▪ Instance: Eleanor giggled happily

harsh /hɑrʃ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
▪ Corresponds to: grating, jarring, grinding, rasping, raspy
▪ Instance: drenched in a harsh white neon light

heating /ˈhidɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: Equipment or devices used to provide heat, especially to a building.
▪ Corresponds to: meltingstar, warming
▪ Instance: baseboard heating

heel /hil/ n

▪ Denotes: The back part of the human foot below the ankle.
▪ Corresponds to: wedge, wedge heel, stiletto, stiletto heel
▪ Instance: This pointing pulls the heel and ankle bones forward putting a great deal of rubbing on the skin on top of the ankle bones and over the tendon in front of the ankle.

hey /heɪ/ inter

▪ Denotes: Used to attract attention, to express surprise, interest, or annoyance, or to elicit agreement.
▪ Corresponds to: hello
▪ Instance: hey, what's going on here?

incidence /ˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: Casual occurrence.
▪ Corresponds to: prevalence, frequency
▪ Instance:

insert /ˈɪnˌsərt/ v

▪ Denotes: Place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing, especially with care.
▪ Corresponds to: put, place, press, push, thrust, slide,
▪ Instance: a steel rod was inserted into the small hole

instinct  /inˈstiNGkt/ n

▪ Denotes: An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.
▪ Corresponds to: urge, appetite, desire, need
▪ Instance: birds have an instinct to build nests

instruct /ɪnˈstrəkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Direct or command someone to do something, especially as an official order.
▪ Corresponds to: order, command, direct, tell, enjoin, give the order to
▪ Instance: she instructed him to wait

intensity /inˈtensədē/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality of being intense.
▪ Corresponds to: strength, power, powerfulness, potency
▪ Instance: the pain grew in intensity

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Adding emphasis or force.
▪ Corresponds to: thorough, in-depth, concentrated, rigorous
▪ Instance: she undertook an intensive Arabic course

interfere /ˌɪn(t)ərˈfɪr/ v

▪ Denotes: Take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
▪ Corresponds to: meddlesome, meddling, intrusive, intruding
▪ Instance: you promised not to interfere

intervene /ˌɪn(t)ərˈvin/ v

▪ Denotes: To interfere for some end.
▪ Corresponds to: intercede, involve oneself, get involved, interpose oneself,
▪ Instance: he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v

▪ Denotes: Create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of.
▪ Corresponds to: originate, create, innovate, design, devise
▪ Instance: he invented an improved form of the steam engine

jet /jet/ n

▪ Denotes: An aircraft powered by one or more jet engines.
▪ Corresponds to: jet plane, jetliner
▪ Instance: a private jet

killer /ˈkilər/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or thing that kills.
▪ Corresponds to: murderer, slaughterer, destroyer, liquidator
▪ Instance: police are still searching for the killer

liberation /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The act of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
▪ Corresponds to: freeing, release, discharge, deliverance, salvation
▪ Instance: the liberation of all political prisoners

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ adj

▪ Denotes: Without companions; solitary.
▪ Corresponds to: solitary, unaccompanied, alone, lone, by itself
▪ Instance: passing long lonely hours looking onto the street

lung /ləŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: Each of the pair of organs situated within the rib cage, consisting of elastic sacs with branching passages into which air is drawn, so that oxygen can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide be removed. Lungs are characteristic of vertebrates other than fish, though similar structures are present in some other animal groups.
▪ Corresponds to: bronchi
▪ Instance: His treatise on the subject is the basis of our modern understanding of the pathology of the lung.

motivation /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.
▪ Corresponds to: enthusiasm, drive, ambition, initiative, determination
▪ Instance: The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who plays a musical instrument, especially as a profession, or is musically talented.
▪ Corresponds to: player, performer, instrumentalist, accompanist
▪ Instance: your father was a fine musician

nest /nest/ n

▪ Denotes: A place where an insect or other animal breeds or shelters.
▪ Corresponds to: lair, den, drey, lodge, burrow, set, form
▪ Instance: an ants' nest

norm /nɔːm/ n

▪ Denotes: A model.
▪ Corresponds to: standard, usual, normal, typical, average, the rule
▪ Instance: this system has been the norm in Germany for decades

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a formal and public way.
▪ Corresponds to: formally
▪ Instance: next month the election campaign will officially begin

packet /ˈpækət/ n

▪ Denotes: A bundle, as of letters.
▪ Corresponds to: pack, carton, box, cardboard box, container,
▪ Instance: sow seeds 2 to 3 inches apart or as recommended on the seed packets

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n

▪ Denotes: A sudden, unreasonable, overpowering fear.
▪ Corresponds to: alarm, anxiety, nervousness, fear, fright
▪ Instance: she hit him in panic

parameter /pəˈræmədər/ n

▪ Denotes: A numerical or other measurable factor forming one of a set that defines a system or sets the conditions of its operation.
▪ Corresponds to: instructions, stipulations, requirements, conditions,
▪ Instance: the transmission will not let you downshift unless your speed is within the lower gear's parameters

partial /ˈpɑrʃəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Existing only in part; incomplete.
▪ Corresponds to: incomplete, limited, qualified, restricted, imperfect,
▪ Instance: a question to which we have only partial answers

persist /pərˈsist/ v

▪ Denotes: To continue steadfast against opposition.
▪ Corresponds to: persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on
▪ Instance: the minority of drivers who persist in drinking

pint /paɪnt/ n

▪ Denotes: A unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to one half of a quart.
▪ Corresponds to: floods, gallons, pints, oceans
▪ Instance: Most metric recipes were based on a weight unit of 25 grams - slightly less than an ounce - and a liquid measure of half a litre, which was slightly less than a pint.

plead /plid/ v

▪ Denotes: Make an emotional appeal.
▪ Corresponds to: beg, entreat, beseech, implore, appeal to, petition
▪ Instance: “Don't go,” she pleaded

precious /ˈprɛʃəs/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of an object, substance, or resource) of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.
▪ Corresponds to: valuable, costly, expensive, high-priced, dear
▪ Instance: precious works of art

pregnancy /ˈprɛɡnənsi/ n

▪ Denotes: The condition or period of being pregnant.
▪ Corresponds to: gestation
▪ Instance: the first weeks of pregnancy

princess  n

▪ Denotes: The daughter of a monarch.
▪ Corresponds to: queen, sovereign
▪ Instance: Her name is R'jas un Z'kovn Sy'yski and she is the Muse princess, daughter of Prince Noyus and next in line for the throne.

progressive /prəˈɡresiv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step.
▪ Corresponds to: continuing, continuous, increasing, growing
▪ Instance: a progressive decline in popularity

radiation /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization.
▪ Corresponds to: discharge, release, outpouring, outflow, outrush
▪ Instance: Because it uses sound waves instead of radiation, ultrasound is safer than X-rays.

random /ˈrændəm/ adj

▪ Denotes: Made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.
▪ Corresponds to: haphazard, disorganized, undisciplined, erratic,
▪ Instance: a random sample of 100 households

redundancy /rɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ n

▪ Denotes: Excess.
▪ Corresponds to: excess, superfluity
▪ Instance: a high degree of redundancy is built into the machinery installation

resemble /rəˈzɛmbəl/ v

▪ Denotes: Have qualities or features, especially those of appearance, in common with (someone or something); look or seem like.
▪ Corresponds to: look like, be similar to, be like, bear a resemblance to
▪ Instance: some people resemble their dogs

residence /ˈrez(ə)dəns/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's home; the place where someone lives.
▪ Corresponds to: home, house, flat, apartment, place of residence
▪ Instance: For private residences the tax relief is at the standard rate of tax.

safely /ˈseɪfli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that gives protection from danger or risk.
▪ Corresponds to: carefully
▪ Instance: there is a memento she keeps safely stored away

scandal /ˈskændl/ n

▪ Denotes: An action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.
▪ Corresponds to: outrageous wrongdoing, outrageous behaviour, immoral behaviour
▪ Instance: a bribery scandal involving one of his key supporters

separately /ˈsɛp(ə)rətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: As a separate entity or entities; not together.
▪ Corresponds to: individually, one by one, one at a time, singly
▪ Instance: they arrived together but left separately

severely /səˈvɪrli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Extremely.
▪ Corresponds to: very badly, extremely badly, seriously, gravely
▪ Instance: our business has been severely affected by the slowdown

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/ adv

▪ Denotes: At the same time.
▪ Corresponds to: at the same time, at one and the same time, at the same instant
▪ Instance: the telethon was broadcast simultaneously on 31 US networks

spectrum /ˈspɛktrəm/ n

▪ Denotes: An image formed by rays of light or other radiant energy.
▪ Corresponds to: rainbow
▪ Instance: If viewed through a prism, however, there is a decomposition of the light into the colors of the spectrum, each with different wavelengths.

sphere /sfɪr/ n

▪ Denotes: A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.
▪ Corresponds to: circle
▪ Instance: At this stage, the blastula is in the form of a hollow sphere with radial symmetry.

steep /stip/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular.
▪ Corresponds to: precipitous, sheer, abrupt, sharp, perpendicular
▪ Instance: she pushed the bike up the steep hill

subsidiary /səbˈsidēˌerē/ n

▪ Denotes: Less important than but related or supplementary to something.
▪ Corresponds to: subordinate, secondary, ancillary, auxiliary, lesser, minor,
▪ Instance: many environmentalists argue that the cause of animal rights is subsidiary to that of protecting the environment

suicide /ˈsuəˌsaɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of killing oneself intentionally.
▪ Corresponds to: self-destruction, taking one's own life, self-murder,
▪ Instance: he committed suicide at the age of forty

sword /sôrd/ n

▪ Denotes: A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress.
▪ Corresponds to: blade, steel
▪ Instance: The words stung him and he put his hand to his belt to where the hilt of his sword was as if to assure himself that he was as much as a man as any.

teenager /ˈtinˌeɪdʒər/ n

▪ Denotes: A person aged between 13 and 19 years.
▪ Corresponds to: adolescent, youth, young person, boy, girl, minor, juvenile
▪ Instance: Firefighters said the teenagers were being nominated for an award for their actions.

translation  n

▪ Denotes: The process of translating words or text from one language into another.
▪ Corresponds to: transcription
▪ Instance: Constantine's translation of Arabic texts into Latin

tropical /ˈtrɑpək(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of, typical of, or peculiar to the tropics.
▪ Corresponds to: equatorial
▪ Instance: tropical countries

tutor /ˈt(j)udər/ n

▪ Denotes: A private teacher, typically one who teaches a single student or a very small group.
▪ Corresponds to: teacher, instructor, educator, educationalist, educationist
▪ Instance: She has now got a private tutor to come to their home, but this is proving too costly.

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Come or bring together for a common purpose or action.
▪ Corresponds to: unify, join, link, connect, combine, amalgamate
▪ Instance: he called on the party to unite

update /ˈəpˌdeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (something) more modern or up to date.
▪ Corresponds to: modernize, bring up to date, bring into the twenty-first century
▪ Instance: security measures are continually updated and improved

vertical /ˈvərdək(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Lying or directed perpendicularly to the horizon.
▪ Corresponds to: upright, erect, perpendicular, plumb, straight
▪ Instance: the vertical axis

weekly /ˈwikli/ adj

▪ Denotes: Done, produced, or occurring once a week.
▪ Corresponds to: once a week, seven-day
▪ Instance: there was a weekly dance on Wednesdays