Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg19

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BNC PG19 Words List

accountability /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
▪ Corresponds to: responsibility, liability, answerability
▪ Instance: lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders

adverse /ˈadvəːs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable.
▪ Corresponds to: unfavourable, disadvantageous, inauspicious, unpropitious
▪ Instance: taxes are having an adverse effect on production

apology /əˈpɒlədʒi/ n

▪ Denotes: A disclaimer of intentional error or offense.
▪ Corresponds to: expression of regret, one's regrets
▪ Instance: we owe you an apology

attain /əˈteɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for)
▪ Corresponds to: achieve, accomplish, reach, arrive at, come by, obtain
▪ Instance: clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them

boast /bəʊst/ v

▪ Denotes: Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
▪ Corresponds to: brag, crow, swagger, swank, gloat, show off, blow one's own trumpet
▪ Instance: she boasted about her many conquests

booklet /ˈbʊklɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A small, thin book with paper covers, typically giving information on a particular subject.
▪ Corresponds to: pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, handout, handbill
▪ Instance: Like all previous years, students will sit their exams by writing answers into A4-sized paper booklets.

bronze /brɒnz/ n

▪ Denotes: A yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin.
▪ Corresponds to: copper
▪ Instance: the Minoans made large numbers of statuettes in ivory and bronze

brow /braʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's forehead.
▪ Corresponds to: forehead, temple
▪ Instance: he wiped his brow

calcium /ˈkalsɪəm/ n

▪ Denotes: The chemical element of atomic number 20, a soft grey metal.
▪ Corresponds to: alkaline earth metals
▪ Instance: If blue hydrangeas are wanted, avoid using fertilisers that are high in calcium.

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A shop where medicinal drugs are dispensed and sold, and in which toiletries and other medical goods can be purchased.
▪ Corresponds to: analyst, examiner
▪ Instance: antihistamine tablets are freely available in chemists

chop /tʃɒp/ v

▪ Denotes: Cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.
▪ Corresponds to: cut up, cut into pieces, chop up
▪ Instance: they chopped up the pulpit for firewood

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to cognition.
▪ Corresponds to: mental, emotional, intellectual, inner, non-physical
▪ Instance: the cognitive processes involved in reading

comparatively /kəmˈparətɪvli/ adv

▪ Denotes: To a moderate degree as compared to something else; relatively.
▪ Corresponds to: analogously
▪ Instance: inflation was comparatively low

complication /kɒmplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: An intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in a perplexing manner.
▪ Corresponds to: difficulty, problem, issue, obstacle, hurdle
▪ Instance: there is a complication concerning ownership of the site

confer /kənˈfəː/ v

▪ Denotes: To bestow.
▪ Corresponds to: bestow on, present to, present with, grant to, award to
▪ Instance: the Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament

congregation /kɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A group of people assembled for religious worship.
▪ Corresponds to: parishioners, parish, churchgoers, flock, fold
▪ Instance: the singing of psalms by the whole congregation

cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or process of working together to the same end.
▪ Corresponds to: collaboration, working together, joint action, combined effort,
▪ Instance: they worked in close cooperation with the British Tourist Authority

cop /kɒp/ v

▪ Denotes: A police officer.
▪ Corresponds to: policeman, policewoman, officer of the law
▪ Instance: a cop in a patrol car gave chase

corn /kɔːn/ n

▪ Denotes: The chief cereal crop of a district, especially (in England) wheat or (in Scotland) oats.
▪ Corresponds to: grain, cereal, cereal crop
▪ Instance: fields of corn

curiosity /kjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: A strong desire to know or learn something.
▪ Corresponds to: inquisitiveness, interest, spirit of enquiry
▪ Instance: filled with curiosity, she peered through the window

cylinder /ˈsɪlɪndə/ n

▪ Denotes: A solid geometrical figure with straight parallel sides and a circular or oval cross section.
▪ Corresponds to: tube, conduit, hose, main, duct
▪ Instance: Joining the top and bottom of this rectangle produces a cylinder.

debtor /ˈdɛtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person, country, or organization that owes money.
▪ Corresponds to: borrower, mortgagor
▪ Instance: generally, debtors must negotiate with each creditor separately

diameter /dʌɪˈamɪtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A straight line passing from side to side through the centre of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
▪ Corresponds to: width
▪ Instance: One day at school we were told that if AB is a diameter of a circle, and C is any point on the circumference, then the angle ACB is a right angle.

dictate /dɪkˈteɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape)
▪ Corresponds to: say aloud, utter, speak, read out, read aloud, recite
▪ Instance: I have four letters to dictate

dip /dɪp/ v

▪ Denotes: Put or let something down quickly or briefly in or into (liquid)
▪ Corresponds to: immerse, submerge, plunge, duck, dunk, lower, sink
▪ Instance: he dipped a brush in the paint

dislike /dɪsˈlʌɪk/ v

▪ Denotes: Feel distaste for or hostility towards.
▪ Corresponds to: hate, detest, loathe, abominate, abhor, despise,
▪ Instance: she disliked any kind of unnecessary rudeness

dive /dʌɪv/ v

▪ Denotes: Plunge head first into water with one's arms raised over one's head.
▪ Corresponds to: plunge, plummet, nosedive, descend, jump
▪ Instance: she walked to the deep end, then she dived in

documentation /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Material that provides official information or evidence or that serves as a record.
▪ Corresponds to: official paper, legal paper, paper, form, certificate
▪ Instance: you will have to complete the relevant documentation

embody /ɪmˈbɒdi/ v

▪ Denotes: To express, formulate, or exemplify in a concrete, compact or visible form.
▪ Corresponds to: personify, incorporate, give human form to
▪ Instance: a national team that embodies competitive spirit and skill

enzyme /ˈɛnzʌɪm/ n

▪ Denotes: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
▪ Corresponds to: impetus, catalyst
▪ Instance: This is probably due to the presence of other enzymes besides the protease.

exile /ˈɛksʌɪl/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
▪ Corresponds to: banishment, expulsion, expatriation, deportation, eviction
▪ Instance: he knew now that he would die in exile

fame /feɪm/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements.
▪ Corresponds to: renown, celebrity, stardom, popularity, notability
▪ Instance: winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune

fertility /fəˈtɪlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality of being fertile; productiveness.
▪ Corresponds to: fecundity, fruitfulness, productiveness, prolificacy,
▪ Instance: improve the soil fertility by adding compost

fond /fɒnd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having an affection or liking for.
▪ Corresponds to: keen on, partial to, addicted to, enthusiastic about
▪ Instance: I'm very fond of Mel

fusion /ˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
▪ Corresponds to: blend, blending, combination, amalgamation, joining
▪ Instance: the election results produced pressure for fusion of the parties

gothic /ˈɡɒθɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to the Goths or their extinct language, which belongs to the East Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
▪ Corresponds to: gothic
▪ Instance: The Germans consolidated in the Po Valley, along the so-called Gothic line, and fought a hard battle through the autumn and winter months.

gravel /ˈɡrav(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A loose aggregation of small water-worn or pounded stones.
▪ Corresponds to: shingle, grit, pebbles, stones
▪ Instance: Loose gravel crunched under the rigid bases of her knee-high black boots.

gravity /ˈɡravɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
▪ Corresponds to: attraction, attracting force, downward force
▪ Instance: The ball will fall to the floor due to the force of gravity pulling it down.

guerrilla /ɡəˈrɪlə/ n

▪ Denotes: A member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger regular forces.
▪ Corresponds to: freedom fighter, underground fighter, irregular soldier
▪ Instance: this town fell to the guerrillas

headmaster /hɛdˈmɑːstə/ n

▪ Denotes: A man who is the head teacher in a school.
▪ Corresponds to: leader, chief, boss, controller, master, supervisor, governor
▪ Instance: And like at school, the headmaster and his associates want to make sure everyone is on best behaviour.

heal /hiːl/ v

▪ Denotes: Cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again.
▪ Corresponds to: make better, make well, cure, treat successfully
▪ Instance: his concern is to heal sick people

hydrogen /ˈhʌɪdrədʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A colourless, odourless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 1.
▪ Corresponds to: atmosphere
▪ Instance: Chemically, oil is made up of chains of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen called fatty acid.

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.
▪ Corresponds to: incorporation, addition, insertion, introduction
▪ Instance: they have been selected for inclusion in the scheme

incredible /ɪnˈkrɛdɪb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Impossible to believe.
▪ Corresponds to: unbelievable, beyond belief, hard to believe, scarcely credible
▪ Instance: an almost incredible tale of triumph and tragedy

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛrɪt(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: A thing that is inherited.
▪ Corresponds to: legacy, bequest, endowment, birthright, estate
▪ Instance: he came into a comfortable inheritance

inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To hold back or in. Hinder, restrain, or prevent
▪ Corresponds to: impede, hinder, hamper, hold back, discourage, interfere with
▪ Instance: cold inhibits plant growth

jewellery /ˈdʒuːəlri/ n

▪ Denotes: Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal.
▪ Corresponds to: jewels, gems, gemstones, precious stones
▪ Instance: she had silver hair and chunky gold jewellery

laser /ˈleɪzə/ n

▪ Denotes: A device that generates an intense beam of coherent monochromatic light by stimulated emission of photons from excited atoms or molecules.
▪ Corresponds to: ray
▪ Instance: A few were beaming their lasers at him, changing him until he could no longer walk or move.

layout /ˈleɪaʊt/ n

▪ Denotes: The way in which the parts of something are arranged or laid out.
▪ Corresponds to: structure, arrangement, construction, framework
▪ Instance: the road layout

legacy /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n

▪ Denotes: An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
▪ Corresponds to: bequest, inheritance, heritage, bequeathal, bestowal
▪ Instance: my grandmother died and unexpectedly left me a small legacy

lengthy /ˈlɛŋ(k)θi/ adj

▪ Denotes: (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious.
▪ Corresponds to: long, very long, of considerable length, long-lasting
▪ Instance: lengthy delays

likelihood /ˈlʌɪklɪhʊd/ n

▪ Denotes: The state or fact of something's being likely; probability.
▪ Corresponds to: probability, chance, prospect, possibility, likeliness
▪ Instance: young people who can see no likelihood of finding employment

loop  n

▪ Denotes: A shape produced by a curve that bends round and crosses itself.
▪ Corresponds to: bend, curve, kink, arc
▪ Instance: make a loop in the twine

mammal /ˈmam(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A warm-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur
▪ Corresponds to: vertebrate, creature
▪ Instance: The domes will contain different freshwater environments containing fish and aquatic mammals.

marker /ˈmɑːkə/ n

▪ Denotes: An object used to indicate a position, place, or route.
▪ Corresponds to: notice, signpost, signboard, warning sign
▪ Instance: they erected a granite marker at the crash site

metaphor /ˈmɛtəfɔː/ n

▪ Denotes: A figure of speech in which one object is likened to another, by speaking as the other.
▪ Corresponds to: figure of speech, figurative expression, image, trope
▪ Instance: when we speak of gene maps and gene mapping, we use a cartographic metaphor

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)rəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable.
▪ Corresponds to: unhappy, sad, sorrowful, dejected, depressed, downcast,
▪ Instance: their happiness made Anne feel even more miserable

mobile /ˈməʊbʌɪl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Able to move or be moved freely or easily.
▪ Corresponds to: able to move, able to move around, moving, walking
▪ Instance: he has a weight problem and is not very mobile

narrative /ˈnarətɪv/ n

▪ Denotes: A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
▪ Corresponds to: account, story, tale, chronicle, history, description
▪ Instance: a gripping narrative

neighbouring /ˈneɪb(ə)rɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Next to or very near another place; adjacent.
▪ Corresponds to: nearby
▪ Instance: neighbouring countries

old-fashioned /əʊldˈfaʃ(ə)nd/ adj

▪ Denotes: In or according to styles or types no longer current; not modern.
▪ Corresponds to: antique, outdated, outmoded
▪ Instance: an old-fashioned kitchen range

onion /ˈʌnjən/ n

▪ Denotes: A swollen edible bulb used as a vegetable, having a pungent taste and smell and composed of several concentric layers.
▪ Corresponds to: facts, information, data, subject, discipline
▪ Instance: cook the onion in the oil until lightly coloured

orientation /ˌɔːrɪənˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of orienting someone or something relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions.
▪ Corresponds to: direction
▪ Instance: studies of locational awareness and orientation in young children

outbreak /ˈaʊtbreɪk/ n

▪ Denotes: A sudden and violent breaking forth, as of something that has been pent up or restrained.
▪ Corresponds to: eruption, flare-up, upsurge, outburst, epidemic, breakout
▪ Instance: the outbreak of World War II

planner /ˈplanə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who makes plans.
▪ Corresponds to: conspirator, co-conspirator, schemer, intriguer
▪ Instance: economic planners

polite /pəˈlʌɪt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.
▪ Corresponds to: well mannered, civil, courteous, respectful, deferential
▪ Instance: they thought she was wrong but were too polite to say so

portray /pɔːˈtreɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
▪ Corresponds to: paint, draw, draw a picture of, paint a picture of
▪ Instance: the ineffectual Oxbridge dons portrayed by Evelyn Waugh

premier /ˈpriːmɪə/ adj

▪ Denotes: First in rank or position.
▪ Corresponds to: leading, foremost, chief, principal, head, top-ranking
▪ Instance: Germany's premier rock band

prescribe /prɪˈskrʌɪb/ v

▪ Denotes: (of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing.
▪ Corresponds to: order, advise, authorize, direct
▪ Instance: her doctor prescribed sleeping tablets

printing /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The production of books, newspapers, or other printed material.
▪ Corresponds to: typography, presswork
▪ Instance: the invention of printing

privately /ˈprʌɪvɪtli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a private way, manner, or capacity.
▪ Corresponds to: in private, with no one else present, behind closed doors
▪ Instance: I must insist we speak privately

probable /ˈprɒbəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Likely to happen or be the case.
▪ Corresponds to: likely, most likely, odds-on, expected, to be expected
▪ Instance: it is probable that the economic situation will deteriorate further

rage /reɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: Violent uncontrollable anger.
▪ Corresponds to: temper, fit of anger, fit of fury, fit of rage
▪ Instance: her face was distorted with rage

redundant /rɪˈdʌnd(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Constituting an excess.
▪ Corresponds to: unnecessary, not required, inessential, unessential,
▪ Instance: an appropriate use for a redundant church

regain /rɪˈɡeɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Obtain possession or use of (something, typically a quality or ability) again after losing it.
▪ Corresponds to: recover, get back, win back, recoup, retrieve
▪ Instance: he soon regained his composure

regulatory /ˈrɛɡjʊlət(ə)ri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Serving or intended to regulate something.
▪ Corresponds to: managerial, management, directorial, directing
▪ Instance: the existing legal and regulatory framework

rip /rɪp/ v

▪ Denotes: Tear or pull (something) quickly or forcibly away from something or someone.
▪ Corresponds to: tear, snatch, jerk, tug, wrench, wrest, prise
▪ Instance: a fan tried to rip his trousers off during a show

selected /sɪˈlɛkt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
▪ Corresponds to: choose, pick, hand-pick, single out, pick out
▪ Instance: children must select their GCSE subjects

silently /ˈsʌɪləntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Without making any sound.
▪ Corresponds to: calmly, quietly
▪ Instance: she sobbed silently in the corner

sovereignty /ˈsɒvrɪnti/ n

▪ Denotes: Supreme power or authority.
▪ Corresponds to: jurisdiction, supremacy, dominion, power
▪ Instance: the sovereignty of Parliament

specialise /ˈspɛʃ(ə)lʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: Concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill.
▪ Corresponds to: specialize
▪ Instance: he could specialize in tropical medicine

spectacle /ˈspɛktək(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A visually striking performance or display.
▪ Corresponds to: display, show, performance, presentation
▪ Instance: the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

sponsorship /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/ n

▪ Denotes: The position of being a sponsor.
▪ Corresponds to: backing, support, patronage, funding
▪ Instance: the company's sponsorship of the tournament

steer /stɪə/ v

▪ Denotes: Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
▪ Corresponds to: guide, direct, manoeuvre
▪ Instance: he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃʌɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: Direct sunlight unbroken by cloud, especially over a comparatively large area.
▪ Corresponds to: sunlight, sun, sun's rays, sunbeams, daylight
▪ Instance: we walked in the warm sunshine

synthesis /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.
▪ Corresponds to: combination, union, amalgam, blend, mixture, compound
▪ Instance: the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work

terrify /ˈtɛrɪfʌɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Cause to feel extreme fear.
▪ Corresponds to: petrify, scare stiff, frighten someone out of their wits
▪ Instance: the thought terrifies me

testament /ˈtɛstəm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A will. A sign or evidence, A division of the Bible.
▪ Corresponds to: last will and testament, last wishes
▪ Instance: father's will and testament

thread /θrɛd/ n

▪ Denotes: A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibres used in sewing or weaving.
▪ Corresponds to: cord, fiber, filament
▪ Instance: he had a loose thread on his shirt

timing /ˈtʌɪmɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The choice, judgement, or control of when something should be done.
▪ Corresponds to: choice, judgement
▪ Instance: one of the secrets of cricket is good timing

toss /tɒs/ v

▪ Denotes: Throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually.
▪ Corresponds to: throw, hurl, cast, fling, sling, pitch, shy, lob
▪ Instance: Suzy tossed her bag on to the sofa

toxic /ˈtɒksɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Poisonous.
▪ Corresponds to: poisonous, venomous, virulent, noxious, dangerous
▪ Instance: the dumping of toxic waste

tragic /ˈtradʒɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.
▪ Corresponds to: disastrous, calamitous, catastrophic, cataclysmic,
▪ Instance: the shooting was a tragic accident

trigger /ˈtrɪɡə/ v

▪ Denotes: A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.
▪ Corresponds to: generator
▪ Instance: he pulled the trigger of the shotgun

up-to-date  adj

▪ Denotes: Incorporating the latest developments and trends.
▪ Corresponds to: modern, contemporary, the latest, up to the minute
▪ Instance: a modern, up-to-date hospital

usage /ˈjuːsɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of using something or the fact of being used.
▪ Corresponds to: utilization, use, employment, consumption
▪ Instance: a survey of water usage

wee /wiː/ adj

▪ Denotes: Very small.
▪ Corresponds to: little, small, tiny, minute, miniature, small-scale
▪ Instance: when I was just a wee bairn

willingness /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality or state of being prepared to do something; readiness.
▪ Corresponds to: readiness, preparedness, disposition, inclination
▪ Instance: the ability and willingness of workers to migrate

winning /ˈwɪnɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition.
▪ Corresponds to: victorious, successful, triumphant, vanquishing
▪ Instance: a winning streak