Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg17

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BNC PG17 Words List

activate /ˈaktɪveɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (something) active or operative.
▪ Corresponds to: operate, switch on, turn on, start, start off
▪ Instance: fumes from cooking are enough to activate the alarm

activist /ˈaktɪvɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change.
▪ Corresponds to: advocate
▪ Instance: police arrested three activists

alike /əˈlʌɪk/ adv

▪ Denotes: (of two or more people or things) similar to each other.
▪ Corresponds to: similar, the same, indistinguishable, identical,
▪ Instance: the brothers were very much alike

arouse /əˈraʊz/ v

▪ Denotes: Evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response)
▪ Corresponds to: cause, induce, prompt, set off, trigger, stir up, inspire
▪ Instance: something about the man aroused the guard's suspicions

aspiration /aspəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: An earnest wish for that which is above one's present reach.
▪ Corresponds to: desire, hope, longing, yearning, hankering
▪ Instance: the needs and aspirations of the people

betray /bɪˈtreɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.
▪ Corresponds to: break one's promise to, be disloyal to, be unfaithful to
▪ Instance: a double agent who betrayed some 400 British and French agents to the Germans

bolt /bəʊlt/ n

▪ Denotes: A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.
▪ Corresponds to: bar, lock, catch, latch, fastener, hasp, pin
▪ Instance: Ashley shook as she ran to the door and pulled the bolt back.

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪfrɛnd/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's regular male companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship.
▪ Corresponds to: lover, sweetheart, loved one, love, beloved, darling
▪ Instance: Why do male friends and boyfriends from the past always get in touch when their lives are falling apart?

caravan /ˈkarəvan/ n

▪ Denotes: A vehicle equipped for living in, typically towed by a car and used for holidays.
▪ Corresponds to: mobile home, camper, caravanette
▪ Instance: they spent a fishing holiday in a caravan

carve /kɑːv/ v

▪ Denotes: Cut (a hard material) in order to produce an object, design, or inscription.
▪ Corresponds to: sculpt, sculpture
▪ Instance: the wood was carved with runes

characterize /ˈkarəktərʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: To describe by distinctive marks or peculiarities.
▪ Corresponds to: distinguish, make distinctive, mark, set apart, identify
▪ Instance: she characterized the period as the decade of revolution

circulate /ˈsəːkjʊleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To disseminate.
▪ Corresponds to: flow, course, move round, go round
▪ Instance: antibodies circulate in the bloodstream

commentator /ˈkɒmənteɪtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who comments on events or on a text.
▪ Corresponds to: critic, analyst, pundit, commenter, monitor, observer,
▪ Instance: commentators noted that the demonstration was part of a wider strategy

commissioner /kəˈmɪʃ(ə)nə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person appointed to a role on or by a commission.
▪ Corresponds to: administrator
▪ Instance: The traffic commissioner is responsible for issuing licences to bus operators.

compile /kəmˈpʌɪl/ v

▪ Denotes: Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.
▪ Corresponds to: assemble, put together, make up, collate, compose
▪ Instance: the local authority must compile a list of the names and addresses of taxpayers

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
▪ Corresponds to: declare guilty, find guilty, pronounce guilty
▪ Instance: the theives were convicted of the robbery

crush /krʌʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully.
▪ Corresponds to: squash, squeeze, press, compress
▪ Instance: you can crush a pill between two spoons

deed /diːd/ n

▪ Denotes: An action that is performed intentionally or consciously.
▪ Corresponds to: act, action, activity
▪ Instance: doing good deeds

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Carried on in resistance to aggression.
▪ Corresponds to: defending, guarding, safeguarding, protecting
▪ Instance: defensive barriers

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.
▪ Corresponds to: grace, respectability
▪ Instance: the dignity of labour

disagree /dɪsəˈɡriː/ v

▪ Denotes: Have or express a different opinion.
▪ Corresponds to: fail to agree, be in contention, be in dispute
▪ Instance: no one was willing to disagree with him

distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.
▪ Corresponds to: eminent, famous, famed, renowned, prominent, well known
▪ Instance: a distinguished American educationist

distress /dɪˈstrɛs/ n

▪ Denotes: Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
▪ Corresponds to: anguish, suffering, pain, agony, ache, affliction
▪ Instance: to his distress he saw that she was trembling

divine /dɪˈvʌɪn/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of or like God or a god.
▪ Corresponds to: godly, godlike, angelic, seraphic, saintly, beatific
▪ Instance: heroes with divine powers

drunk /drʌŋk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behaviour.
▪ Corresponds to: intoxicated, inebriated, drunken, befuddled, incapable
▪ Instance: he was so drunk he lurched from wall to wall

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: An end or final part of something.
▪ Corresponds to: end, finish, close, closing, conclusion, resolution
▪ Instance: the ending of the Cold War

enforcement /ɪnˈfɔːsm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: The act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
▪ Corresponds to: imposition, implementation, application, carrying out
▪ Instance: the strict enforcement of environmental regulations

explicitly /ɛkˈsplɪsɪtli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
▪ Corresponds to: absolutely, clearly
▪ Instance: the essay should state explicitly how the facts support the thesis

exploitation /ɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
▪ Corresponds to: taking advantage, making use, abuse of, misuse
▪ Instance: the exploitation of migrant workers

fare /fɛː/ n

▪ Denotes: The money paid for a journey on public transport.
▪ Corresponds to: ticket price, transport cost, price, cost, charge
▪ Instance: we should go to Seville, but we cannot afford the air fare

feedback /ˈfiːdbak/ n

▪ Denotes: Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
▪ Corresponds to: response
▪ Instance: It's nice because people come back to us with feedback, so we can tailor our products.

fiscal /ˈfɪsk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to the treasury or public finances of a government.
▪ Corresponds to: tax, budgetary, revenue
▪ Instance: monetary and fiscal policy

fitting /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A small part on or attached to a piece of furniture or equipment.
▪ Corresponds to: attachment, connection, installation
▪ Instance: the wooden fittings were made of walnut

fortunate /ˈfɔːtʃ(ə)nət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Favoured by or involving good luck; lucky.
▪ Corresponds to: lucky, favoured, blessed, blessed with good luck
▪ Instance: she'd been fortunate to escape serious injury

frontier /ˈfrʌntɪə/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of a nation's territory that abuts upon another country.
▪ Corresponds to: border, boundary, partition, borderline, dividing line
▪ Instance: international crime knows no frontiers

furious /ˈfjʊərɪəs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Extremely angry.
▪ Corresponds to: enraged, raging, infuriated, very angry, inflamed,
▪ Instance: he was furious when he learned about it

garment /ˈɡɑːm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: An item of clothing.
▪ Corresponds to: item of clothing, article of clothing, item of dress
▪ Instance: a windproof outer garment

grid /ɡrɪd/ n

▪ Denotes: A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other; a grating.
▪ Corresponds to: grating, mesh, gauze, grille, grillwork, lattice
▪ Instance: the metal grids had been pulled across the foyer

gut /ɡʌt/ n

▪ Denotes: The stomach or belly.
▪ Corresponds to: stomach, belly, abdomen
▪ Instance: the terrible pain in his gut

harmony /ˈhɑːməni/ n

▪ Denotes: The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce a pleasing effect.
▪ Corresponds to: euphony, polyphony, consonance
▪ Instance: the piece owes its air of tranquillity largely to the harmony

headline /ˈhɛdlʌɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A heading at the top of an article or page in a newspaper or magazine.
▪ Corresponds to: report, story, account, description, article, piece,
▪ Instance: a front-page headline

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
▪ Corresponds to: origination, creation, innovation, devising, contriving
▪ Instance: the invention of printing in the 15th century

jeans /dʒiːnz/ n

▪ Denotes: Hard-wearing casual trousers made of denim or other cotton fabric.
▪ Corresponds to: denims, blue jeans
▪ Instance: he wore a pair of faded jeans and a white T-shirt

knight /nʌɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: (in the Middle Ages) a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armour.
▪ Corresponds to: chevalier, cavalier, cavalryman, horseman, equestrian
▪ Instance: At Crécy they decisively repulsed a mounted charge by French knights.

learner /ˈləːnə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who is learning a subject or skill.
▪ Corresponds to: beginner, trainee, apprentice, pupil, student, mentee
▪ Instance: a fast learner

lifestyle /ˈlʌɪfstʌɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: The way in which a person lives.
▪ Corresponds to: way of life, way of living, manner of living, life
▪ Instance: the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

linear /ˈlɪnɪə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of the nature of a line.
▪ Corresponds to: unswerving, undeviating, direct, as straight as an arrow
▪ Instance: linear movement

lordship /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/ n

▪ Denotes: Supreme power or rule.
▪ Corresponds to: supremacy, ascendancy, dominance, domination, superiority
▪ Instance: his lordship over the other gods

melt /mɛlt/ v

▪ Denotes: Make or become liquefied by heating.
▪ Corresponds to: liquefy, thaw, unfreeze, defrost, soften, run, flux
▪ Instance: the hot metal melted the wax

membrane /ˈmɛmbreɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism.
▪ Corresponds to: layer, laminate, sheet, skin, film, veil, diaphragm, partition
▪ Instance: the nucleus is a distinct region with a membrane around it

merge /məːdʒ/ v

▪ Denotes: Combine or cause to combine to form a single entity.
▪ Corresponds to: join, join together, join forces, amalgamate, consolidate,
▪ Instance: the merchant bank merged with another broker

mist /mɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that limits visibility
▪ Corresponds to: haze, fog, smog, murk, cloud, cloudiness, mistiness,
▪ Instance: the peaks were shrouded in mist

molecular /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to or consisting of molecules.
▪ Corresponds to: atomic
▪ Instance: interactions between polymer and solvent at the molecular level

monument /ˈmɒnjʊm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
▪ Corresponds to: memorial
▪ Instance: a simple stone monument marked the nearby crash site

obey /ə(ʊ)ˈbeɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law)
▪ Corresponds to: do what someone says, accept orders from, take orders from
▪ Instance: I always obey my father

partially /ˈpɑːʃ(ə)li/ adv

▪ Denotes: Only in part; to a limited extent.
▪ Corresponds to: to a limited degree, to a limited extent, partly, to a certain degree
▪ Instance: the work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir

philosophical /fɪləˈsɒfɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
▪ Corresponds to: theoretical, analytical, rational, metaphysical, logical
▪ Instance: philosophical discussions about free will

predator /ˈprɛdətə/ n

▪ Denotes: An animal that naturally preys on others.
▪ Corresponds to: carnivore
▪ Instance: wolves are major predators of small mammals

protective /prəˈtɛktɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Intended to protect someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive
▪ Instance: protective gloves are worn to minimize injury

publishing /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The occupation or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, and other material for sale.
▪ Corresponds to: announce, circulate
▪ Instance: she worked in publishing

pulse /pʌls/ n

▪ Denotes: A rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck.
▪ Corresponds to: heartbeat, pulsation, pulsing, throb, throbbing, vibration,
▪ Instance: the doctor found a faint pulse

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code.
▪ Corresponds to: penalize, discipline, mete out punishment to, bring someone to book
▪ Instance: I have done wrong and I'm being punished for it

qualified /ˈkwɒlɪfʌɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified.
▪ Corresponds to: certified, certificated, chartered, licensed, professional
▪ Instance: newly qualified nurses

reactor /rɪˈaktə/ n

▪ Denotes: An apparatus or structure in which fissile material can be made to undergo a controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction with the consequent release of energy.
▪ Corresponds to: activator
▪ Instance: The nuclear reactor releases energy in the form of heat which is used to generate steam, and the steam to generate electricity.

realm /rɛlm/ n

▪ Denotes: A field or domain of activity or interest.
▪ Corresponds to: domain, sphere, area, field, department, arena
▪ Instance: the realm of applied chemistry

rebuild /riːˈbɪld/ v

▪ Denotes: To build again or anew.
▪ Corresponds to: reconstruct, renovate, restore, refashion, remodel
▪ Instance: after the earthquake people set about rebuilding their homes

repeatedly /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Over and over again; constantly.
▪ Corresponds to: frequently, often, again and again, over and over,
▪ Instance: they have been warned repeatedly with no effect

reproduction /riːprəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind.
▪ Corresponds to: copying, duplication, duplicating, replication, replicating
▪ Instance: the cost of colour reproduction in publication is high

revision /rɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of revising.
▪ Corresponds to: emendation, correction, alteration, changing, adaptation
▪ Instance: the scheme needs drastic revision

rod /rɒd/ n

▪ Denotes: A thin straight bar, especially of wood or metal.
▪ Corresponds to: bar, stick, pole, baton, staff
▪ Instance: concrete walls reinforced with steel rods

rug /rʌɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor.
▪ Corresponds to: mat, carpet
▪ Instance: an oriental rug

sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Connected with God or a god or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
▪ Corresponds to: holy, hallowed, blessed, blest, consecrated
▪ Instance: sacred rites

selective /sɪˈlɛktɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having the power of choice.
▪ Corresponds to: choosy
▪ Instance: the cow is the result of generations of selective breeding

semantic /sɪˈmantɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to meaning in language or logic.
▪ Corresponds to: language-producing, lingual, semasiological
▪ Instance:

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: The smaller upper assembly in the US, US states, France, and other countries.
▪ Corresponds to: chamber, committee, council
▪ Instance: the senate must ratify any treaty with a two-thirds majority

skilled /skɪld/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well.
▪ Corresponds to: able
▪ Instance: a lab technician skilled in electronics

slim /slɪm/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a person or their build) gracefully thin; slender.
▪ Corresponds to: slender, lean, willowy, sylphlike, svelte, lissom
▪ Instance: her slim figure

solar /ˈsəʊlə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to the sun.
▪ Corresponds to: cosmic
▪ Instance: solar radiation

spill /spɪl/ v

▪ Denotes: Cause or allow (liquid) to flotyw over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.
▪ Corresponds to: knock over, tip over, upset, overturn
▪ Instance: you'll spill that tea if you're not careful

spine /spʌɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen;
▪ Corresponds to: backbone, spinal column, vertebral column, vertebrae
▪ Instance: a soft voice that sent a shiver down her spine

stall /stɔːl/ n

▪ Denotes: A stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.
▪ Corresponds to: stand, table, counter, booth, kiosk, compartment
▪ Instance: fruit and vegetable stalls

statue /ˈstatʃuː/ n

▪ Denotes: A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.
▪ Corresponds to: sculpture, figure, effigy, statuette, figurine, idol
▪ Instance: The Happy Prince is a statue in the city square, a statue covered in gold leaf and crusted in gems.

steward /ˈstjuːəd/ n

▪ Denotes: A person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train.
▪ Corresponds to: flight attendant, cabin attendant, member of the cabin staff
▪ Instance: The dining car steward soon came by taking dinner reservations.

stiff /stɪf/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.
▪ Corresponds to: rigid, hard, firm, hardened, inelastic, non-flexible
▪ Instance: a stiff black collar

suppress /səˈprɛs/ v

▪ Denotes: Forcibly put an end to.
▪ Corresponds to: subdue, defeat, conquer, vanquish, triumph over
▪ Instance: the rising was savagely suppressed

temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)ɪli/ adv

▪ Denotes: For a limited period of time; not permanently.
▪ Corresponds to: for the time being, for the moment, for now
▪ Instance: symptoms may disappear temporarily

tender /ˈtɛndə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection.
▪ Corresponds to: caring, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, soft-hearted
▪ Instance: he was being so kind and tender

textile /ˈtɛkstʌɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: A type of cloth or woven fabric.
▪ Corresponds to: fabric, cloth, material
▪ Instance: a fascinating range of pottery, jewellery, and textiles

toward /twɔːd/ prep

▪ Denotes: Going on; in progress.
▪ Corresponds to: against
▪ Instance: is something new toward?

towel /ˈtaʊəl/ n

▪ Denotes: A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or wiping things dry.
▪ Corresponds to: rag, dishcloth, floorcloth, wipe, sponge, duster
▪ Instance: a bath towel

tremble /ˈtrɛmb(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
▪ Corresponds to: shake, shake like a leaf, quiver, twitch, palpitate
▪ Instance: Isobel was trembling with excitement

unpleasant /ʌnˈplɛz(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
▪ Corresponds to: disagreeable, irksome, troublesome, annoying, irritating
▪ Instance: an unpleasant smell

useless /ˈjuːsləs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
▪ Corresponds to: futile, pointless, purposeless, impractical, vain, in vain
▪ Instance: a piece of useless knowledge

utterance /ˈʌt(ə)r(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.
▪ Corresponds to: remark, comment, word, expression, statement, observation
▪ Instance: he whispered, as if to lend his utterances an added confidentiality

utterly /ˈʌtəli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Completely and without qualification; absolutely.
▪ Corresponds to: completely, totally, absolutely, entirely, wholly, fully, thoroughly
▪ Instance: he looked utterly ridiculous

viewer /ˈvjuːə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who looks at or inspects something.
▪ Corresponds to: watcher, television watcher, spectator, onlooker,
▪ Instance: the viewer of paintings or sculpture

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n

▪ Denotes: (especially in continental Europe) a large and luxurious country house in its own grounds.
▪ Corresponds to: chateau, mansion
▪ Instance: The villa consisted of extensive grounds, a manor house and outbuildings.

weep /wiːp/ v

▪ Denotes: Shed tears.
▪ Corresponds to: cry, shed tears, sob, snivel, whimper, whine, mewl
▪ Instance: a grieving mother wept over the body of her daughter

width /wɪdθ/ n

▪ Denotes: The measurement or extent of something from side to side; the lesser of two or the least of three dimensions of a body.
▪ Corresponds to: wideness, breadth, broadness, thickness, spread
▪ Instance: the yard was about seven feet in width

worthwhile /wəːθˈwʌɪl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Worth the time, money, or effort spent; of value or importance.
▪ Corresponds to: valuable, of value, worth it, worth the effort, useful, of use
▪ Instance: extra lighting would make a worthwhile contribution to road safety