Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg14

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BNC PG14 Words List

abortion /əˈbɔːʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy.
▪ Corresponds to: termination, miscarriage
▪ Instance: concerns such as abortion and euthanasia

actively /ˈaktɪvli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a deliberate and positive way.
▪ Corresponds to: passionately, earnestly, vigorously
▪ Instance: the company is actively looking for a buyer

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtə/ n

▪ Denotes: One who manages affairs of any kind.
▪ Corresponds to: manager, director, managing director, executive
▪ Instance: hospital administrators

associated /əˈsəʊʃɪeɪtɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a person or thing) connected with something else.
▪ Corresponds to: related, connected, linked, correlated, analogous
▪ Instance: two associated events

atom /ˈatəm/ n

▪ Denotes: The smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist.
▪ Corresponds to: particle, molecule, bit, little bit, tiny bit, tiny piece, fragment
▪ Instance: By the end of the century J. I. Thomson would reveal that atoms could also be divided into parts.

auction /ˈɔːkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
▪ Corresponds to: distribution, disposal, allocation, transfer, transference
▪ Instance: the books are expected to fetch a six-figure sum at tomorrow's auction

awkward /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.
▪ Corresponds to: embarrassing, uncomfortable, unpleasant
▪ Instance: he had put her in a very awkward position

barn /bɑːn/ n

▪ Denotes: A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock.
▪ Corresponds to: outbuilding, shed, outhouse, shelter
▪ Instance: At that time it was a conventional row-crop farm with an unused barn and silos.

bearing /ˈbɛːrɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's way of standing or moving.
▪ Corresponds to: posture, comportment, carriage, gait, stance
▪ Instance: a man of precise military bearing

blade /bleɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: The flat cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool or weapon.
▪ Corresponds to: cutting tool, cutter, carver
▪ Instance: cut cleanly using a sharp blade

boom /buːm/ n

▪ Denotes: A loud, deep, resonant sound.
▪ Corresponds to: reverberation, resonance, resounding
▪ Instance: the deep boom of the bass drum

bowel /ˈbaʊəl/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine.
▪ Corresponds to: intestine, intestines, small intestine, large intestine, colon
▪ Instance: he felt his bowels loosen

breeze /briːz/ n

▪ Denotes: A gentle wind.
▪ Corresponds to: gentle wind, breath of wind, puff of air, current of air
▪ Instance: tantalizing cooking smells wafted on the evening breeze

cab /kab/ n

▪ Denotes: A taxi.
▪ Corresponds to: taxi, taxi cab, minicab, hackney cab
▪ Instance: she hailed a cab

champagne /ʃamˈpeɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A white sparkling wine from Champagne
▪ Corresponds to: champers, bubbly
▪ Instance: the couple celebrated with a glass of champagne

charm /tʃɑːm/ n

▪ Denotes: The power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
▪ Corresponds to: attractiveness, beauty, glamour, prettiness, loveliness
▪ Instance: his charm has captivated the media

closed /kləʊzd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not open.
▪ Corresponds to: watertight, waterproof, damp-proof, water-resistant
▪ Instance: rooms with closed doors lined the hallway

coincide /ˌkəʊɪnˈsʌɪd/ v

▪ Denotes: To correspond.
▪ Corresponds to: occur simultaneously, happen together, happen at the same time
▪ Instance: publication is timed to coincide with a major exhibition

colonial /kəˈləʊnɪəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.
▪ Corresponds to: regional, state, territorial, district, local
▪ Instance: British colonial rule

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Due to happen or just beginning.
▪ Corresponds to: forthcoming, imminent, impending, approaching
▪ Instance: work is due to start in the coming year

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v

▪ Denotes: Begin.
▪ Corresponds to: begin, start, start off
▪ Instance: his design team commenced work

commodity /kəˈmɒdɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: Something that is bought and sold.
▪ Corresponds to: item, material, type of produce, product, article, object, thing
▪ Instance: commodities such as copper and coffee

composer /kəmˈpəʊzə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
▪ Corresponds to: melodist, symphonist, songwriter, singer-songwriter
▪ Instance: Mozart was her favourite composer

conscience /ˈkɒnʃ(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: The faculty in man by which he distinguishes between right and wrong in character and conduct.
▪ Corresponds to: sense of right and wrong, sense of right, moral sense, still small voice
▪ Instance: he had a guilty conscience about his desires

contradiction /kɒntrəˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said.
▪ Corresponds to: denial, refutation, rebuttal, countering, counterstatement, opposite
▪ Instance: the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions

custody /ˈkʌstədi/ n

▪ Denotes: The protective care or guardianship of someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: care, guardianship, charge, keeping, safe keeping
▪ Instance: the property was placed in the custody of a trustee

defect /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n

▪ Denotes: A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
▪ Corresponds to: fault, flaw, imperfection, deficiency, weakness
▪ Instance: genetic defects

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ n

▪ Denotes: The working surface of a desk.
▪ Corresponds to: work station
▪ Instance: In the 1980s, wooden desktops were replaced with a grey laminate.

destination /ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
▪ Corresponds to: journey's end, end of the line, landing place, point of disembarkation
▪ Instance: Delft is an ideal destination for a relaxing weekend

dissolve /dɪˈzɒlv/ v

▪ Denotes: To liquefy or soften, as by heat or moisture.
▪ Corresponds to: go into solution, become a solution, break down
▪ Instance: glucose dissolves easily in water

disturbance /dɪˈstəːb(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.
▪ Corresponds to: disruption, distraction, interference, bother, trouble, inconvenience
▪ Instance: a helicopter landing can cause disturbance to residents

dolphin /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A small gregarious toothed whale that typically has a beaklike snout and a curved fin on the back.
▪ Corresponds to: mammal, whale, beluga, grampus
▪ Instance: She has also studied baboons in Kenya and dolphins off the coast of western Australia.

eagle /ˈiːɡ(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.
▪ Corresponds to: bald eagle, golden eagle
▪ Instance: Dumbfounded, I forgot all about my camera until the eagle was out of sight.

economist /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: An expert in economics.
▪ Corresponds to: business analyst, financial expert
▪ Instance: But economists at universities still weren't impressed.

electronics /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/ n

▪ Denotes: The branch of physics and technology concerned with the design of circuits using transistors and microchips
▪ Corresponds to: electronic
▪ Instance: electronics is seen as a growth industry

elephant /ˈɛlɪf(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
▪ Corresponds to: elephant
▪ Instance: She loved the elephants and spent a good ten minutes pointing and making elephant noises.

emperor /ˈɛmp(ə)rə/ n

▪ Denotes: A sovereign ruler of an empire.
▪ Corresponds to: ruler, sovereign, king, monarch, potentate, lord, overlord
▪ Instance: he became emperor in 1930

encouragement /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.
▪ Corresponds to: heartening, cheering, cheering up, buoying up, pepping up, uplifting
▪ Instance: thank you for all your support and encouragement

equality /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
▪ Corresponds to: fairness, justness, equitability, impartiality, even-handedness
▪ Instance: an organization aiming to promote racial equality

evidently /ˈɛvɪd(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously.
▪ Corresponds to: obviously, clearly, plainly, perceptibly, visibly, discernibly
▪ Instance: a work so evidently laden with significance

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (someone) feel very tired
▪ Corresponds to: tire out, wear out, overtire, overtax, fatigue, weary
▪ Instance: her day out had exhausted her

expedition /ɛkspɪˈdɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.
▪ Corresponds to: journey, voyage, tour, odyssey
▪ Instance: an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Expressing approval.
▪ Corresponds to: approving, commendatory, commending, praising
▪ Instance: the exhibitions received favourable reviews

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n

▪ Denotes: The condition of being physically fit and healthy.
▪ Corresponds to: health, strength, robustness, sturdiness, hardiness
▪ Instance: disease and lack of fitness are closely related

formulate /ˈfɔːmjʊleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Create or prepare methodically.
▪ Corresponds to: draw up, put together, work out, map out, plan, prepare, get ready
▪ Instance: the government has formulated a policy on waste management

fortnight /ˈfɔːtnʌɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A period of two weeks.
▪ Corresponds to: half-month, two weeks
▪ Instance: At last Eric returned to Britain for a month's leave, but this was curtailed after a fortnight.

forwards /ˈfɔːwəd/ adv

▪ Denotes: In the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front.
▪ Corresponds to: ahead, forwards, onwards, onward, on, further
▪ Instance: he started up the engine and the car moved forward

grandfather /ˈɡran(d)fɑːðə/ n

▪ Denotes: The father of one's father or mother.
▪ Corresponds to: grandad, grandpa, grandpop
▪ Instance: Finbar spends one Saturday every month with his father, his grandfather and his great-grandfather.

grandmother /ˈɡran(d)mʌðə/ n

▪ Denotes: The mother of one's father or mother.
▪ Corresponds to: grandma, granny
▪ Instance: my grandmother is ill

handful /ˈhan(d)fʊl/ n

▪ Denotes: A quantity that fills the hand.
▪ Corresponds to: a small number, a small amount, a small quantity, a sprinkling
▪ Instance: a small handful of fresh coriander

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.
▪ Corresponds to: hedgerow, row of bushes, fence
▪ Instance: a privet hedge

horn /hɔːn/ n

▪ Denotes: A hard permanent outgrowth, often curved and pointed, found in pairs on the heads of cattle, sheep, goats, giraffes, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: antenna, tentacle
▪ Instance: Other participants perform libation using Scotch or other similar liquor by pouring from a ram's horn.

imprisonment /ɪmˈprɪz(ə)nm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being imprisoned; captivity.
▪ Corresponds to: incarceration, internment, confinement, detention, custody, captivity
▪ Instance: he was sentenced to two months' imprisonment

indirect /ɪndɪˈrɛkt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not directly caused by or resulting from something.
▪ Corresponds to: incidental, accidental, unintended, secondary, subordinate
▪ Instance: full employment would have an indirect effect on wage levels

integrated /ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of an institution, body, etc.) desegregated, especially racially.
▪ Corresponds to: desegregated, non-segregated, unsegregated, racially mixed
▪ Instance: integrated education

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: Uprightness of character and soundness of moral principle.
▪ Corresponds to: honesty, uprightness, probity, rectitude, honour, honourableness
▪ Instance: a gentleman of complete integrity

killing /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: An act of causing death, especially deliberately.
▪ Corresponds to: murder, taking of life, assassination, homicide, manslaughter
▪ Instance: the community was shocked by the brutal killings

lacking /ˈlakɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not available or in short supply.
▪ Corresponds to: flawed, inadequate, incomplete
▪ Instance: adequate resources are sadly lacking

lap /lap/ n

▪ Denotes: The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.
▪ Corresponds to: knee, knees, thighs
▪ Instance: come and sit on my lap

mayor /mɛː/ n

▪ Denotes: the head of a town, borough, or county council, elected by council members and generally having purely ceremonial duties.
▪ Corresponds to: administrator, agent, bureaucrat, civil servant
▪ Instance: Now, mayors are pretty apolitical and do not get angry very often.

metropolitan /mɛtrəˈpɒlɪt(ə)n/ adj

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to a chief city.
▪ Corresponds to: civic, civil, urban, city, town, borough, community
▪ Instance: the Boston metropolitan area

mineral /ˈmɪn(ə)r(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance.
▪ Corresponds to: mineral
▪ Instance: it identifies the mineral or compound present

nail /neɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: A horny covering on the upper surface of the tip of the finger and toe in humans and other primates.
▪ Corresponds to: fingernail, thumbnail, toenail
▪ Instance: she began to bite her nails

nationalist /ˈnaʃ(ə)n(ə)lɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests
▪ Corresponds to: loyalist
▪ Instance: he was a staunch nationalist during his 22 years in power

owl /aʊl/ n

▪ Denotes: A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, a hooked beak, and typically a loud hooting call.
▪ Corresponds to: barn owl, night owl, tawny owl
▪ Instance: The nocturnal owls, nightjars, and allies often are poorly known, and very few species have been studied in detail.

peculiar /pɪˈkjuːlɪə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Different to what is normal or expected; strange.
▪ Corresponds to: strange, unusual, odd, funny, curious, bizarre, weird
▪ Instance: he gave her some very peculiar looks

plan /plan/ n

▪ Denotes: A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
▪ Corresponds to: scheme, plan of action, idea, master plan
▪ Instance: the UN peace plan

plea /pliː/ n

▪ Denotes: An argument to obtain some desired action.
▪ Corresponds to: appeal, entreaty, supplication, petition, prayer
▪ Instance: he made a dramatic plea for disarmament

prevention /prɪˈvɛnʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of stopping something from happening or arising
▪ Corresponds to: hindrance, hampering, holding back, discouragement
▪ Instance: crime prevention

primitive /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to the beginning or early times.
▪ Corresponds to: ancient, earliest, first, prehistoric, antediluvian, antique
▪ Instance: primitive mammals

profound /prəˈfaʊnd/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
▪ Corresponds to: heartfelt, intense, keen, great, very great, extreme
▪ Instance: profound feelings of disquiet

quid /kwɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: One pound sterling.
▪ Corresponds to: pound sterling
▪ Instance: we paid him four hundred quid

regiment /ˈrɛdʒɪm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A large array or number of people or things.
▪ Corresponds to: army, group, corps, division, brigade
▪ Instance: the whole regiment of women MPs

rejection /rɪˈdʒɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: refusal, non-acceptance, declining, turning down
▪ Instance: the Union decided last night to recommend rejection of the offer

remarkably /rɪˈmɑːkəbli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that is worthy of attention.
▪ Corresponds to: awfully, exceptionally, extraordinarily
▪ Instance: you have performed remarkably

reportedly /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ adv

▪ Denotes: According to what some say (used to express the speaker's belief that the information given is not necessarily true)
▪ Corresponds to: supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly, reportedly
▪ Instance: he was in El Salvador, reportedly on his way to Texas

required /rɪˈkwʌɪəd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.
▪ Corresponds to: essential, vital, indispensable, necessary, needed
▪ Instance: eight editions were published, each required reading for trainees

resulting /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Occurring or following as the consequence of something.
▪ Corresponds to: arise, come from, derive
▪ Instance: talk of a general election and the resulting political uncertainty

rigid /ˈrɪdʒɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not able to be changed or adapted.
▪ Corresponds to: fixed, set, firm, inflexible, unalterable, unchangeable
▪ Instance: rigid bureaucratic controls

runner /ˈrʌnə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person that runs, especially in a specified way.
▪ Corresponds to: contestant, hurdler, racer
▪ Instance: Mary was a fast runner

sanction /ˈsaŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: To approve authoritatively.
▪ Corresponds to: penalty, punishment, deterrent
▪ Instance: a range of sanctions aimed at deterring insider abuse

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv

▪ Denotes: Not often; rarely.
▪ Corresponds to: rarely, infrequently, on rare occasions, hardly ever
▪ Instance: Islay is seldom visited by tourists

short-term /ˌʃɔːtˈtəːm/ adj

▪ Denotes: Occurring over or relating to a short period of time.
▪ Corresponds to: brief, momentary, temporary, short-lived, impermanent
▪ Instance: it might be a wise short-term investment

soup /suːp/ n

▪ Denotes: A liquid dish, typically savoury and made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables etc. in stock or water.
▪ Corresponds to: liquid dish
▪ Instance: a bowl of tomato soup

specify /ˈspɛsɪfʌɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Identify clearly and definitely.
▪ Corresponds to: state, name, identify, define, describe
▪ Instance: the coup leader promised an election but did not specify a date

spoil /spɔɪl/ v

▪ Denotes: Diminish or destroy the value or quality of.
▪ Corresponds to: mar, damage, impair, blemish, disfigure, blight, flaw
▪ Instance: I wouldn't want to spoil your fun

standing /ˈstandɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: Position, status, or reputation.
▪ Corresponds to: status, rank, ranking, position, social position
▪ Instance: their standing in the community

strand /strand/ n

▪ Denotes: A single thin length of something such as thread, fibre, or wire, especially as twisted together with others.
▪ Corresponds to: thread, filament, fibre
▪ Instance: strands of coloured wool

sympathetic /sɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having a fellow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others.
▪ Corresponds to: commiserating, commiserative, pitying, condoling
▪ Instance: she was sympathetic towards staff with family problems

takeover /ˈteɪkəʊvə/ n

▪ Denotes: An act of assuming control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another.
▪ Corresponds to: gaining of control, change of ownership
▪ Instance: they sought a controlling interest rather than a takeover

tempt /tɛm(p)t/ v

▪ Denotes: To offer to (somebody) an inducement to do wrong.
▪ Corresponds to: entice, persuade, convince, inveigle, induce
▪ Instance: there'll always be someone tempted by the rich pickings of poaching

thereafter /ðɛːrˈɑːftə/ adv

▪ Denotes: After that time.
▪ Corresponds to: after that, after that time, following that
▪ Instance: thereafter their fortunes suffered a steep decline

thief /θiːf/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence.
▪ Corresponds to: robber, burglar, housebreaker, cat burglar
▪ Instance: thieves broke into a house on York Close

tightly /ˈtʌɪtli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Closely and firmly.
▪ Corresponds to: firmly, securely
▪ Instance: my hand gripped tightly on to the knife

tile /tʌɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: A thin rectangular slab of baked clay or other material, used in overlapping rows for covering roofs.
▪ Corresponds to: brick, shingle
▪ Instance: trees shook violently and tiles were dislodged from rooftops

tomato /təˈmɑːtəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A glossy red, or occasionally yellow, pulpy edible fruit that is eaten as a vegetable or in salad.
▪ Corresponds to: fruit
▪ Instance: So now I'm having a bet each way, with a warm salad of aubergine, tomato and mozzarella.

tribute /ˈtrɪbjuːt/ n

▪ Denotes: An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
▪ Corresponds to: accolade, praise, commendation, acclaim, acclamation
▪ Instance: the video is a tribute to the musicals of the 40s

vein /veɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
▪ Corresponds to: duct, tube, channel, passage, pipe
▪ Instance: Such a clot will move to the heart along the main vein of the body, the inferior vena cava.

waist /weɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the areas above and below.
▪ Corresponds to: middle
▪ Instance: he put an arm around her waist

whoever /huːˈɛvə/ pron

▪ Denotes: The person or people who; any person who.
▪ Corresponds to: someone
▪ Instance: whoever wins should be guaranteed an Olympic place