Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg15

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BNC PG15 Words List

accurately /ˈakjərətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that is correct in all details; exactly.
▪ Corresponds to: exactly, precisely
▪ Instance: we are simply unable to predict long-term trends accurately

accused /əˈkjuːzd/ n

▪ Denotes: (the accused)A person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime.
▪ Corresponds to: litigator, opponent, contestant, contender, disputant, plaintiff
▪ Instance: the accused was ordered to stand trial on a number of charges

albeit /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/ conj

▪ Denotes: Even though.
▪ Corresponds to: although, even if, even though, in spite of the fact that
▪ Instance: he was making progress, albeit rather slowly

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v

▪ Denotes: Make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances.
▪ Corresponds to: revise, alter, change, modify, qualify, adapt, adjust
▪ Instance: the rule was amended to apply only to non-members

applicable /əˈplɪkəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relevant or appropriate.
▪ Corresponds to: relevant, appropriate, pertinent, apposite, germane
▪ Instance: the same considerations are equally applicable to accident claims

barrel /ˈbar(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle, traditionally made of wooden staves with metal hoops round them.
▪ Corresponds to: cask, keg, butt, vat, tun, tub, drum, tank
▪ Instance: the wine is then matured in old barrels

bold /bəʊld/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
▪ Corresponds to: daring, intrepid, courageous, brave, valiant
▪ Instance: a bold attempt to solve the crisis

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: An act of reserving accommodation, a ticket, etc. in advance.
▪ Corresponds to: reservation, appointment, date
▪ Instance: the hotel does not handle group bookings

brass /brɑːs/ n

▪ Denotes: A yellow alloy of copper and zinc.
▪ Corresponds to: rudeness, insolence, impoliteness, unmannerliness
▪ Instance: a brass plate on the door

breeding /ˈbriːdɪŋ/ n

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▪ Denotes: The mating and production of offspring by animals.
▪ Corresponds to: reproduction, reproducing, procreation, multiplying
▪ Instance: the flooding of the rivers is a trigger for breeding to start

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bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, made of metal or plastic and used to hold and carry liquids.
▪ Corresponds to: pail, scuttle, can, tub, pitcher, vessel
▪ Instance: a bucket and spade

cave /keɪv/ n

▪ Denotes: A natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.
▪ Corresponds to: cavern, grotto, hollow, cavity, pothole, underground chamber,
▪ Instance: the narrow gorge contains a series of prehistoric caves

characterise /ˈkarəktərʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: Describe the distinctive nature or features of.
▪ Corresponds to: distinguish, make distinctive, mark, set apart, identify,
▪ Instance: she characterized the period as the decade of revolution

charming /ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very pleasant or attractive.
▪ Corresponds to: delightful, pleasing, pleasant, agreeable, likeable
▪ Instance: a charming country cottage

clarify /ˈklarɪfʌɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: To render intelligible.
▪ Corresponds to: make clear, shed light on, throw light on, elucidate
▪ Instance: the report managed to clarify the government's position

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ n

▪ Denotes: A group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together.
▪ Corresponds to: bunch, clump, collection, mass, knot, group
▪ Instance: clusters of creamy-white flowers

coastal /ˈkəʊstl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of or near a coast.
▪ Corresponds to: seaside, littoral
▪ Instance: coastal erosion

collaboration /kəlabəˈreɪʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of working with someone to produce something.
▪ Corresponds to: cooperation, alliance, partnership, participation
▪ Instance: he wrote a book in collaboration with his son

comparative /kəmˈparətɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relative.
▪ Corresponds to: relative, qualified, modified
▪ Instance: he returned to the comparative comfort of his own home

corresponding /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Analogous or equivalent in character, form, or function; comparable.
▪ Corresponds to: comparable, correlative
▪ Instance: the corresponding Jamaican word is bada

corruption /kəˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Loss of purity or integrity.
▪ Corresponds to: dishonesty, dishonest dealings, unscrupulousness
▪ Instance: the journalist who wants to expose corruption in high places

counselling /ˈkaʊns(ə)lɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.
▪ Corresponds to: advice, guidance
▪ Instance: bereavement counselling

crude /kruːd/ adj

▪ Denotes: In a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
▪ Corresponds to: unrefined, unpurified, unprocessed, untreated
▪ Instance: crude oil

cruel /krʊəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
▪ Corresponds to: brutal, savage, inhuman, barbaric, barbarous
▪ Instance: people who are cruel to animals

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose.
▪ Corresponds to: devote, commit, pledge, bind, obligate, give, give over
▪ Instance: Joan has dedicated her life to animals

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
▪ Corresponds to: portray, represent, picture, illustrate, delineate
▪ Instance: paintings depicting Old Testament scenes

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Make or become less.
▪ Corresponds to: decrease, decline, reduce, lessen, shrink, contract,
▪ Instance: the new law is expected to diminish the government's chances

dioxide /dʌɪˈɒksʌɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: An oxide containing two atoms of oxygen in its molecule or empirical formula.
▪ Corresponds to: oxide
▪ Instance: High concentrations of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxides, and lead apparently often cancel the need for traditional blue.

diversity /dɪˈvəːsɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being diverse.
▪ Corresponds to: diversification, assortment
▪ Instance: there was considerable diversity in the style of the reports

dreadful /ˈdrɛdfʊl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
▪ Corresponds to: terrible, frightful, horrible, grim, awful, dire
▪ Instance: there's been a dreadful accident

drown /draʊn/ v

▪ Denotes: Die through submersion in and inhalation of water.
▪ Corresponds to: suffocate in water, inhale water
▪ Instance: a motorist drowned when her car plunged off the edge of a quay

eager /ˈiːɡə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Strongly wanting to do or have something.
▪ Corresponds to: anxious, impatient, waiting with bated breath, longing
▪ Instance: the man was eager to please

earl /əːl/ n

▪ Denotes: A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
▪ Corresponds to: noble, nobleman, peer, aristocrat, patrician, grandee
▪ Instance: The earl and countess were then shown around the extended flats.

enquire /ɪnˈkwʌɪə/ v

▪ Denotes: Ask for information from someone.
▪ Corresponds to: ask, make enquiries, ask questions, pose a question
▪ Instance: he enquired about cottages for sale

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈastɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Full of zeal and fervor.
▪ Corresponds to: eager, keen, avid, ardent, fervent, warm, passionate
▪ Instance: he could be wildly enthusiastic about a project

erect /ɪˈrɛkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Rigidly upright or straight.
▪ Corresponds to: upright, bolt upright, straight, vertical
▪ Instance: she stood erect with her arms by her sides

excite /ɪkˈsʌɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.
▪ Corresponds to: thrill, exhilarate, animate, enliven, rouse, stir,
▪ Instance: flying still excites me

extended /ɪkˈstɛndɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Made larger; enlarged.
▪ Corresponds to: inclusive, comprehensive, expanded, enlarged
▪ Instance: an extended kitchen and new balcony

faction /ˈfakʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A number of persons combined for a common purpose.
▪ Corresponds to: clique, coterie, caucus, cabal, bloc, camp, group
▪ Instance: the left-wing faction of the party

fossil /ˈfɒs(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: The remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock and preserved in petrified form.
▪ Corresponds to: petrified remains, petrified impression
▪ Instance: sites rich in fossils

genuinely /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a truthful way.
▪ Corresponds to: absolutely, actually
▪ Instance: they speak genuinely about how proud they are

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality of being morally good or virtuous.
▪ Corresponds to: virtue, virtuousness, good, righteousness, morality
▪ Instance: a belief in the basic goodness of mankind

graph /ɡraf/ n

▪ Denotes: A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.
▪ Corresponds to: chart, diagram, grid
▪ Instance: However, the manually plotted graphs were time consuming and susceptible to drafting errors.

grief /ɡriːf/ n

▪ Denotes: Sorrow.
▪ Corresponds to: sorrow, misery, sadness, anguish, pain, distress
▪ Instance: she was overcome with grief

heritage /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: Birthright.
▪ Corresponds to: inheritance, birthright, patrimony
▪ Instance: they had stolen his grandfather's heritage

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The activity of hunting wild animals or game.
▪ Corresponds to: blood sports, field sports, stalking, trapping
▪ Instance: they talked about going hunting

hut /hʌt/ n

▪ Denotes: A small, simple, single-storey house or shelter.
▪ Corresponds to: shack, shanty, cabin, log cabin, shelter,
▪ Instance: a beach hut

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very great in degree, extent, size, or quantity.
▪ Corresponds to: huge, vast, massive, enormous, gigantic, colossal
▪ Instance: the cost of restoration has been immense

independently /ˌɪndɪˈpɛnd(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that is free from outside control or influence.
▪ Corresponds to: alone, all alone, on one's own, in a solitary state
▪ Instance: the government must prove its ability to govern independently

inequality /ɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
▪ Corresponds to: imbalance, inequity, unevenness, disproportion
▪ Instance: social inequality

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings.
▪ Corresponds to: audit, check out
▪ Instance: they inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws

inspiration /ɪnspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
▪ Corresponds to: creativity, inventiveness, innovation, innovativeness
▪ Instance: Helen had one of her flashes of inspiration

interference /ɪntəˈfɪər(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with.
▪ Corresponds to: intrusion, intervention, intercession, involvement,
▪ Instance: concerns about government interference in church life

kilometre /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A metric unit of measurement equal to 1,000 metres
▪ Corresponds to: distance
▪ Instance: The hole it would leave would be two kilometres long and one kilometre wide.

lawn /lɔːn/ n

▪ Denotes: An area of short, regularly mown grass in the garden of a house or park.
▪ Corresponds to: piece of land, plot
▪ Instance: she was sitting in a deckchair on the lawn

lump /lʌmp/ n

▪ Denotes: A compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape.
▪ Corresponds to: chunk, wedge, hunk, piece, mass, block, slab, cake
▪ Instance: there was a lump of ice floating in the milk

meantime /ˈmiːntʌɪm/ n

▪ Denotes: Meanwhile.
▪ Corresponds to: for now, for the moment, for the present, for the time being
▪ Instance: in the meantime I'll make some enquiries of my own

migration /mʌɪˈɡreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.
▪ Corresponds to: relocation, resettling, population movement, transhumance
▪ Instance: this butterfly's annual migration across North America

minimal /ˈmɪnɪm(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible.
▪ Corresponds to: very little, minimum, the smallest amount of
▪ Instance: the aircraft suffered minimal damage

mining /ˈmʌɪnɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.
▪ Corresponds to: drilling, digging
▪ Instance: close linkages between mining and other sectors of the economy

minus /ˈmʌɪnəs/ prep

▪ Denotes: With the subtraction of.
▪ Corresponds to: take away, take from, take off, deduct, debit
▪ Instance: what's ninety three minus seven?

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a thing) not able to be found because it is not in its expected place.
▪ Corresponds to: lost, mislaid, misplaced, nowhere to be found
▪ Instance: a quantity of cash has gone missing

mobility /məʊˈbɪləti/ n

▪ Denotes: The ability to move or be moved freely and easily.
▪ Corresponds to: ability to move, movability, moveableness, motility
▪ Instance: this exercise helps retain mobility in the damaged joints

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n

▪ Denotes: A dual-carriageway road designed for fast traffic, with relatively few places for joining or leaving.
▪ Corresponds to: street, road, roadway, avenue, boulevard, way
▪ Instance: Sections of motorway were shut down due to gale force winds.

oak /əʊk/ n

▪ Denotes: A large tree which bears acorns and typically has lobed deciduous leaves.
▪ Corresponds to: tree
▪ Instance: I had sat on the branch of an oak tree and gazed out at the forest surrounding me.

obstacle /ˈɒbstək(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
▪ Corresponds to: barrier, hurdle, stumbling block, bar, block, impediment
▪ Instance: the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money

omit /ə(ʊ)ˈmɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully.
▪ Corresponds to: leave out, exclude, fail to include, except, shut out
▪ Instance: he was omitted from the second Test

onwards /ˈɒnwəd/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a continuing forward direction; ahead.
▪ Corresponds to: ahead, forwards, onwards, onward
▪ Instance: she stumbled onward

originate /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To cause or constitute the beginning or first stage of the existence of.
▪ Corresponds to: arise, have its origin, derive, begin, start, stem
▪ Instance: the word originated as a marketing term

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ n

▪ Denotes: A means of expressing one's talents, energy, or emotions.
▪ Corresponds to: means of expression, release, means of release
▪ Instance: writing became the main outlet for his energies

pencil /ˈpɛns(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: An instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance
▪ Corresponds to: pen
▪ Instance: have a pencil and paper ready

practically /ˈpraktɪkli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Virtually; almost.
▪ Corresponds to: almost, nearly, very nearly, virtually, just about
▪ Instance: the strike lasted practically a fortnight

prejudice /ˈprɛdʒʊdɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: A judgment or opinion formed without due examination of the facts.
▪ Corresponds to: preconceived idea, preconception, preconceived notion
▪ Instance: English prejudice against foreigners

preliminary /prɪˈlɪmɪn(ə)ri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
▪ Corresponds to: preparatory, introductory, initial, opening, prefatory
▪ Instance: a preliminary draft

productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Yielding in abundance.
▪ Corresponds to: fertile, fruitful, rich, fecund, high-yielding
▪ Instance: the most productive employees

propose /prəˈpəʊz/ v

▪ Denotes: Put forward (a plan or suggestion) for consideration by others.
▪ Corresponds to: put forward, suggest, advance, offer, present, move,
▪ Instance: he proposed a new nine-point peace plan

protocol /ˈprəʊtəkɒl/ n

▪ Denotes: The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
▪ Corresponds to: etiquette, social practice, custom, usage, use, habit,
▪ Instance: protocol forbids the prince from making any public statement in his defence

quota /ˈkwəʊtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.
▪ Corresponds to: portion, part, division, bit, allowance, ration
▪ Instance: the county is falling short of its quota of blood donations

referee /rɛfəˈriː/ n

▪ Denotes: An umpire.
▪ Corresponds to: umpire, judge, referee's assistant, assistant referee
▪ Instance: the referee sent off two French players

revelation /rɛvəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A disclosing, discovering, or making known of what was before secret, private, or unknown.
▪ Corresponds to: disclosure, surprising fact, divulgence, declaration, utterance
▪ Instance: revelations about his personal life

ridge /rɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed.
▪ Corresponds to: mountain, hill, height, alp, aiguille, serac
▪ Instance: the North-East ridge of Everest

ritual /ˈrɪtʃʊəl/ n

▪ Denotes: A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.
▪ Corresponds to: formalities, proceedings, business, rigmarole
▪ Instance: ancient fertility rituals

saint /seɪnt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death.
▪ Corresponds to: angel, good person
▪ Instance: a place dedicated to a seventh-century saint

salad /ˈsaləd/ n

▪ Denotes: A cold dish of various mixtures of raw or cooked vegetables, usually seasoned with oil, vinegar, or other dressing
▪ Corresponds to: greens
▪ Instance: a green salad

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom.
▪ Corresponds to: proverb, maxim, aphorism, axiom, adage, saw, tag
▪ Instance: You know in our tradition we have a saying that the best person is one who serves others.

slice /slʌɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: A thin, broad piece of food, such as bread, meat, or cake, cut from a larger portion.
▪ Corresponds to: piece, portion, wedge, chunk, hunk, lump
▪ Instance: four slices of bread

soap /səʊp/ n

▪ Denotes: A substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali
▪ Corresponds to: detergent
▪ Instance: a bar of soap

suck /sʌk/ v

▪ Denotes: Draw into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum.
▪ Corresponds to: sip, sup, siphon, slurp, draw, drink, gulp, lap,
▪ Instance: they suck mint juleps through straws

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v

▪ Denotes: Order (someone) to be present.
▪ Corresponds to: send for, call for, ask for, request the presence of
▪ Instance: a waiter was summoned

taxpayer /ˈtakspeɪə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who pays taxes.
▪ Corresponds to: people, citizens, subjects, general public, electors
▪ Instance: a basic rate taxpayer

thigh /θʌɪ/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.
▪ Corresponds to: knee, knees, thighs
▪ Instance: Extend your legs, then bend your knees and pull your upper thighs in toward your chest.

tourism /ˈtʊərɪz(ə)m/ n

▪ Denotes: The commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
▪ Corresponds to: travel, journey, exploration
▪ Instance: a national fund for the promotion of tourism

transmit /transˈmɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To send trough or across.
▪ Corresponds to: transfer, pass on, hand on, communicate, convey, impart,
▪ Instance: knowledge is transmitted from teacher to pupil

tuck /tʌk/ v

▪ Denotes: Push, fold, or turn (the edges or ends of something, especially a garment or bedclothes) so as to hide or secure them.
▪ Corresponds to: push, ease, insert, slip
▪ Instance: he tucked his shirt into his trousers

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
▪ Corresponds to: unattractive, ill-favoured, hideous, plain, plain-featured
▪ Instance: people in school always told me I was ugly

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌmf(ə)təb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort.
▪ Corresponds to: painful, not comfortable, intolerable, unbearable
▪ Instance: his hard, uncomfortable bed

valuation /valjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: An estimation of the worth of something, especially one carried out by a professional valuer.
▪ Corresponds to: price, value, evaluation, costing, quotation, estimate
▪ Instance: it is wise to obtain an independent valuation

worship /ˈwəːʃɪp/ n

▪ Denotes: The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.
▪ Corresponds to: reverence, revering, worshipping, veneration, venerating
▪ Instance: worship of the Mother Goddess

worthy /ˈwəːði/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard.
▪ Corresponds to: admirable, deserving
▪ Instance: these issues are worthy of further consideration

yacht /jɒt/ n

▪ Denotes: A medium-sized sailing boat equipped for cruising or racing.
▪ Corresponds to: sailboat, cruiser
▪ Instance: Three people were rescued from the stricken yacht's life raft by sailors from HMAS Newcastle.