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BNC PG25 Words List

absurd /əbˈsəːd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
▪ Corresponds to: preposterous, ridiculous, ludicrous, farcical
▪ Instance: the allegations are patently absurd

accomplish /əˈkɒmplɪʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Achieve or complete successfully.
▪ Corresponds to: fulfil, achieve, succeed in, realize, attain, manage
▪ Instance: the planes accomplished their mission

admiration /adməˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Respect and warm approval.
▪ Corresponds to: commendation, acclaim, applause, approbation
▪ Instance: I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project

altar /ˈɔːltə/ n

▪ Denotes: Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incense burned.
▪ Corresponds to: holy place, temple, church, chapel, tabernacle
▪ Instance: I then spent a sufficient amount of time in the cathedral admiring the altar and ceiling.

arena /əˈriːnə/ n

▪ Denotes: A level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held.
▪ Corresponds to: stadium, amphitheatre, theatre, coliseum
▪ Instance: House music weaves a fine thread through the three arenas and one terrace area which have been set up.

attachment /əˈtatʃm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: An extra part or extension that is or may be attached to something to perform a particular function.
▪ Corresponds to: accessory, fitting, fitment, extension, supplementary part
▪ Instance: the processor comes complete with a blender attachment

attainment /əˈteɪnm(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or fact of achieving a goal towards which one has worked.
▪ Corresponds to: fulfillment, realization
▪ Instance: the attainment of corporate aims

authorise /ˈɔːθərʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: Give official permission for or approval to (an undertaking or agent)
▪ Corresponds to: approved, recognized, sanctioned, commissioned
▪ Instance: the government authorized further aircraft production

avenue /ˈav(ə)njuː/ n

▪ Denotes: A broad road in a town or city, typically having trees at regular intervals along its sides.
▪ Corresponds to: driveway, approach, access road
▪ Instance: tree-lined avenues surround the hotel

belly /ˈbɛli/ n

▪ Denotes: The front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels.
▪ Corresponds to: inside, inner part, inner area, depths, recesses, bowels
▪ Instance: his fat belly stuck out over his trousers

brandy /ˈbrandi/ n

▪ Denotes: A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
▪ Corresponds to: strong liquor, liquor, strong drink
▪ Instance: a bottle of brandy

cellar /ˈsɛlə/ n

▪ Denotes: A room below ground level in a house, often used for storing wine or coal.
▪ Corresponds to: basement, vault, crypt, undercroft, underground room
▪ Instance: the servants led us down into a cellar

coincidence /kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: A circumstance so agreeing with another: often implying accident.
▪ Corresponds to: accident, chance, serendipity, fate, a twist of fate,
▪ Instance: it was a coincidence that she was wearing a jersey like Laura's

comfortably /ˈkʌmftəbli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a physically relaxed way that is free from constraint.
▪ Corresponds to: adequately, easily
▪ Instance: he lounges comfortably in an armchair

communism /ˈkɒmjʊnɪz(ə)m/ n

▪ Denotes: A theory or system of social organization in which all property is owned by the community and each person contributes and receives according to their ability
▪ Corresponds to: collectivism, state ownership, socialism, radical socialism
▪ Instance: One might expect that Marx would go on to explain in some detail what communism would be like.

compact /kəmˈpakt/ n

▪ Denotes: Closely and neatly packed together; dense.
▪ Corresponds to: dense, packed close, close-packed, tightly packed,
▪ Instance: a compact cluster of houses

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ n

▪ Denotes: A state of permanence.
▪ Corresponds to: evenness, steadiness, stability, constancy, regularity,
▪ Instance: the consistency of measurement techniques

convenience /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty.
▪ Corresponds to: benefit, use, good, comfort, ease, enjoyment
▪ Instance: services should be run to suit the convenience of customers, not of staff

co-operative /kəʊˈɒp(ə)rətɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.
▪ Corresponds to: collaborative, collective, communal, combined,
▪ Instance: every member has clearly defined tasks in a cooperative enterprise

cord /kɔːd/ n

▪ Denotes: Thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.
▪ Corresponds to: string, thread, thong, lace, ribbon, strap
▪ Instance: her feet were tied with cord

counsel /ˈkaʊns(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: Advice, especially that given formally.
▪ Corresponds to: advice, guidance, direction, instruction
▪ Instance: with wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value

counsellor /ˈkaʊns(ə)lə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.
▪ Corresponds to: adviser, consultant, guide, mentor
▪ Instance: a marriage counsellor

courtyard /ˈkɔːtjɑːd/ n

▪ Denotes: An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings, typically one forming part of a castle or large house.
▪ Corresponds to: yard, court, quadrangle, square, close,
▪ Instance: The wall contains three courtyards, of which the centre one is for the public.

cult /kʌlt/ n

▪ Denotes: A system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure or object.
▪ Corresponds to: band, faith
▪ Instance: the cult of St Olaf

damn /dam/ v

▪ Denotes: (in Christian belief) be condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell.
▪ Corresponds to: curse
▪ Instance: I treated her badly and I'll be damned to hell for it

demolish /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: To annihilate.
▪ Corresponds to: knock down, pull down, tear down, bring down
▪ Instance: the house was demolished to make way for the shopping centre

depot /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A place for the storage of large quantities of equipment, food, or goods.
▪ Corresponds to: storehouse, warehouse, store, storage place
▪ Instance: an arms depot

dirt /dəːt/ n

▪ Denotes: A substance, such as mud or dust, that soils someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: grime, dust, soot, smut
▪ Instance: Jo wiped the dirt off her face

disguise /dɪsˈɡʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: Give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity.
▪ Corresponds to: dress oneself up as, pass oneself of as, pretend to be
▪ Instance: we took elaborate measures to disguised ourselves as locals

disruption /dɪsˈrʌpʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
▪ Corresponds to: disturbance, disordering, disarrangement, disarranging
▪ Instance: the scheme was planned to minimize disruption

donate /də(ʊ)ˈneɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To bestow as a gift, especially for a worthy cause.
▪ Corresponds to: give, give a donation of, make a donation of
▪ Instance: a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity

evoke /ɪˈvəʊk/ v

▪ Denotes: To call or summon forth.
▪ Corresponds to: bring to mind, call to mind, put one in mind of,
▪ Instance: the sight evoked pleasant memories of his childhood

exaggerate /ɪɡˈzadʒəreɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
▪ Corresponds to: overstate, overemphasize, overstress, overestimate,
▪ Instance: she was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains

frankly /ˈfraŋkli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In an open, honest, and direct manner.
▪ Corresponds to: candidly, directly, straightforwardly, straight from the shoulder
▪ Instance: she talks very frankly about herself

frog /frɒɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A tailless amphibian with a short squat body, moist smooth skin, and very long hind legs for leaping.
▪ Corresponds to: green frog, amphibian
▪ Instance: The European common frog has a small, squat body and a wide, flat head.

frozen /ˈfrəʊzn/ adj

▪ Denotes: having turned into ice as a result of extreme cold.
▪ Corresponds to: ice-cold, ice-covered, icy, ice-bound, frosted
▪ Instance: And my tracks, leading away from my red backpack and across the frozen lake.

geological /dʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to the study of the earth's physical structure and substance.
▪ Corresponds to: geographic, earthly
▪ Instance: a geological map of the country

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, motorcyclists, sports players, and others.
▪ Corresponds to: armor, hard hat
▪ Instance: Cyclists and motorcyclists should always wear a protective helmet and long sleeves.

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ n

▪ Denotes: A half of a sphere.
▪ Corresponds to: cupola, vault, rotunda, arched roof
▪ Instance: The sun was a glowing hemisphere, its faint rays slanting across the sea.

housewife /ˈhaʊswʌɪf/ n

▪ Denotes: A married woman whose main occupation is caring for her family, managing household affairs, and doing housework.
▪ Corresponds to: homemaker, lady of the house
▪ Instance: I am not just a housewife, I am an accountant, nurse, negotiator, cook, driver

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡr(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A foreigner who enters a country to settle there.
▪ Corresponds to: newcomer, settler, incomer, new arrival,
▪ Instance: they found it difficult to expel illegal immigrants

inclined /ɪnˈklʌɪnd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Leaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; sloping.
▪ Corresponds to: apt, prone, willing
▪ Instance: an inclined ramp

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Native.
▪ Corresponds to: native, aboriginal, local
▪ Instance: the indigenous peoples of Siberia

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v

▪ Denotes: Allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
▪ Corresponds to: wallow in, give oneself up to, give way to
▪ Instance: we indulged in a cream tea

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.
▪ Corresponds to: boundless, unbounded, unlimited, limitless
▪ Instance: the infinite mercy of God

inhibition /ɪn(h)ɪˈbɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way.
▪ Corresponds to: shyness, reticence, self-consciousness, reserve, diffidence
▪ Instance: the children, at first shy, soon lost their inhibitions

innocence /ˈɪnəsəns/ n

▪ Denotes: The state, quality, or fact of being innocent of a crime or offence.
▪ Corresponds to: guiltlessness, blamelessness, freedom from guilt
▪ Instance: they must prove their innocence

inquest /ˈɪnkwɛst/ n

▪ Denotes: A judicial inquiry to ascertain the facts relating to an incident.
▪ Corresponds to: enquiry, investigation, inquisition, probe, review
▪ Instance: The inquest into last week's incident has already had an adverse effect on the clubs, whose officials have been reprimanded for speaking to the press.

invoke /ɪnˈvəʊk/ v

▪ Denotes: To call on for assistance or protection.
▪ Corresponds to: pray to, call on, appeal to, plead with, supplicate
▪ Instance: Offer prayers continuously invoking mercy of God upon your dead father and mother.

jerk /dʒəːk/ v

▪ Denotes: A quick, sharp, sudden movement.
▪ Corresponds to: yank, tug, pull, wrench, snatch, heave
▪ Instance: he gave a sudden jerk of his head

lab /lab/ n

▪ Denotes: A laboratory.
▪ Corresponds to: workshop
▪ Instance: a science lab

labourer /ˈleɪb(ə)rə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person doing unskilled manual work for wages.
▪ Corresponds to: workman, worker, working man, hand,
▪ Instance: a farm labourer

litre /ˈliːtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of water under standard conditions, now equal to 1,000 cubic centimetres
▪ Corresponds to: volume, cubic centimetres
▪ Instance: a litre bottle of wine

lunchtime /ˈlʌn(t)ʃtʌɪm/ n

▪ Denotes: The time in the middle of the day when lunch is eaten.
▪ Corresponds to: lunch break, noontime, noon
▪ Instance: at lunchtime they pulled into a lay-by for a picnic

mandatory /ˈmandət(ə)ri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory.
▪ Corresponds to: obligatory, compulsory, binding, required
▪ Instance: wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists

manipulation /məˌnɪpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of manipulating something in a skilful manner.
▪ Corresponds to: stratagem, tactic, gambit, ploy, trick, dodge, ruse
▪ Instance: the format allows fast picture manipulation

momentum /məˈmɛntəm/ n

▪ Denotes: The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
▪ Corresponds to: speed, pace, rate, tempo, impetus
▪ Instance: Most of the particles begin the procedure with positions and momenta that trap them within a well of potential energy; only a few have enough energy to escape over a barrier.

mug /mʌɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A large cup, typically cylindrical with a handle and used without a saucer.
▪ Corresponds to: beaker, cup
▪ Instance: she picked up her coffee mug

nationality /naʃəˈnalɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The status of belonging to a particular nation.
▪ Corresponds to: citizenship
▪ Instance: men of Spanish nationality

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a pleasant or attractive manner.
▪ Corresponds to: attractively, pleasantly, pleasingly, agreeably, delightfully,
▪ Instance: nicely dressed in flowered cotton

nominate /ˈnɒmɪnət/ v

▪ Denotes: To designate as a candidate for any office.
▪ Corresponds to: propose, put forward, put up, submit, present
▪ Instance: the film was nominated for several Oscars

nucleus /ˈnjuːklɪəs/ n

▪ Denotes: A central point or part about which matter is aggregated.
▪ Corresponds to: core, centre, central part, most important part,
▪ Instance: the nucleus of a British film-producing industry

offering /ˈɒf(ə)rɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A thing offered, especially as a gift or contribution.
▪ Corresponds to: contribution, donation, benefaction, gift, present,
▪ Instance: everyone transported their offerings to the bring-and-buy stall

offspring /ˈɒfsprɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's child or children.
▪ Corresponds to: children, sons and daughters, progeny
▪ Instance: the offspring of middle-class parents

optional /ˈɒpʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Available to be chosen but not obligatory.
▪ Corresponds to: voluntary, non-compulsory, at one's discretion
▪ Instance: a wide range of optional excursions is offered

overwhelm /əʊvəˈwɛlm/ v

▪ Denotes: Bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something, especially water.
▪ Corresponds to: swamp, submerge, engulf, bury, deluge
▪ Instance: floodwaters overwhelmed hundreds of houses

par /pɑː/ n

▪ Denotes: The number of strokes a first-class player should normally require for a particular hole or course.
▪ Corresponds to: equivalence, level, mean
▪ Instance: Woosnam had advanced from his overnight position of three under par

passport /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n

▪ Denotes: An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.
▪ Corresponds to: travel document, travel papers, papers
▪ Instance: a British citizen with a valid passport does not need a visa to visit the US

pine /pʌɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: An evergreen coniferous tree which has clusters of long needle-shaped leaves.
▪ Corresponds to: evergreen tree
▪ Instance: He used his strength against mine and pulled me successfully through the window and into the tall pine tree beside Josie's window.

presently /ˈprɛz(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: At the present time; now.
▪ Corresponds to: at present, currently, at the moment, at this moment
▪ Instance: there are presently 1,128 people on the waiting list

principally /ˈprɪnsɪp(ə)li/ adv

▪ Denotes: For the most part; chiefly.
▪ Corresponds to: mainly, mostly, chiefly, for the most part,
▪ Instance: he was principally a landscape painter

reasoning /ˈriːz(ə)nɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
▪ Corresponds to: hypothesis, rationale, thinking
▪ Instance: he explained the reasoning behind his decision at a media conference

refuge /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.
▪ Corresponds to: haven, safe haven, shelter, sanctuary, retreat
▪ Instance: he was forced to take refuge in the French embassy

repeated /rɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Done or occurring again several times in the same way.
▪ Corresponds to: say again, restated, reiterated, go through again
▪ Instance: there were repeated attempts to negotiate

retailer /ˈriːteɪlə/ n

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▪ Denotes: A person or business that sells goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
▪ Corresponds to: merchant, trader, vendor
▪ Instance: the big supermarkets have forced many independent retailers out of business Europe's biggest fashion retailer

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revenge /rɪˈvɛn(d)ʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
▪ Corresponds to: vengeance, retribution, retaliation, reprisal, requital,
▪ Instance: other spurned wives have taken public revenge on their husbands

rob /rɒb/ v

▪ Denotes: Take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force.
▪ Corresponds to: steal from
▪ Instance: he tried, with three others, to rob a bank

rubber /ˈrʌbə/ adj

▪ Denotes: A tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.
▪ Corresponds to: soft
▪ Instance: heat and sunlight may cause rubber to deteriorate

scared /skɛːd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Fearful; frightened.
▪ Corresponds to: frightened, afraid, fearful, nervous, panicky
▪ Instance: she's scared stiff of her dad

scenario /sɪˈnɑːrɪəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A written outline of a film, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes.
▪ Corresponds to: plot, outline, storyline, framework, structure
▪ Instance: the scenarios for four short stories

secretion /sɪˈkriːʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.
▪ Corresponds to: production, discharge, emission, excretion, exudation
▪ Instance: alcohol had a stimulatory effect on gastric acid secretion

secular /ˈsɛkjʊlə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not connected with religious or spiritual matters.
▪ Corresponds to: non-religious, lay, non-church, temporal, worldly
▪ Instance: secular buildings

semi-final /sɛmɪˈfʌɪn(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A match or round immediately preceding the final, the winner of which goes on to the final.
▪ Corresponds to: contest, competition, game, tournament, tie
▪ Instance: their semi-final defeat

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The quality or condition of being easy to understand or do.
▪ Corresponds to: clarity, clearness, plainness, simpleness, intelligibility,
▪ Instance: for the sake of simplicity, this chapter will concentrate upon one theory

sip /sɪp/ v

▪ Denotes: Drink (something) by taking small mouthfuls.
▪ Corresponds to: drink slowly, drink, taste, sample
▪ Instance: I sat sipping coffee

soar /sɔː/ v

▪ Denotes: Fly or rise high in the air.
▪ Corresponds to: fly up, wing, wing its way
▪ Instance: the bird spread its wings and soared into the air

socket /ˈsɒkɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A natural or artificial hollow into which something fits or in which something revolves.
▪ Corresponds to: space, chamber, hollow, hole, pocket, pouch
▪ Instance: the eye socket

soften /ˈsɒf(ə)n/ v

▪ Denotes: Make or become soft or softer.
▪ Corresponds to: alleviate, ease, relieve, soothe, take the edge off
▪ Instance: plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin

solo /ˈsəʊləʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: For or done by one person alone; unaccompanied.
▪ Corresponds to: unaccompanied, single-handed, companionless, unescorted
▪ Instance: a solo album

startle /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
▪ Corresponds to: surprise, frighten, scare, alarm, give someone a shock
▪ Instance: a sudden sound in the doorway startled her

supposedly /səˈpəʊzɪdli/ adv

▪ Denotes: According to what is generally assumed or believed (often used to indicate that the speaker doubts the truth of the statement)
▪ Corresponds to: supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly, reportedly,
▪ Instance: there were rumours of a rift between him and his colleagues, supposedly because they were jealous of his relationship with the Duchess

tense /tɛns/ adj

▪ Denotes: Strained to stiffness.
▪ Corresponds to: taut, stretched tight, tight, rigid, stretched, strained, stiff
▪ Instance: she tried to relax her tense muscles

umbrella /ʌmˈbrɛlə/ n

▪ Denotes: A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod, used as protection against rain.
▪ Corresponds to: parasol, sunshade
▪ Instance: The ubiquitous water feature is well represented - ideas include a water umbrella, an octopus garden and a clock that drips instead of ticks.

unclear /ʌnˈklɪə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not easy to see, hear, or understand.
▪ Corresponds to: uncertain, undecided, yet to be decided, unsure
▪ Instance: the motive for this killing is unclear

uncover /ʌnˈkʌvə/ v

▪ Denotes: Remove a cover or covering from.
▪ Corresponds to: lay bare, bare, expose, expose to view, leave unprotected
▪ Instance: he uncovered the face of the dead man

unsuccessful /ʌnsəkˈsɛsf(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not successful.
▪ Corresponds to: failed, without success, abortive, misfired
▪ Instance: an unsuccessful attempt to enter Parliament

vacuum /ˈvakjuːm/ n

▪ Denotes: A space entirely devoid of matter.
▪ Corresponds to: empty space, emptiness, void, nothingness
▪ Instance: The vacuum triggers dark energy to materialize into matter and radiation in another Big Bang, refreshing the cycle of expansion.

viable /ˈvʌɪəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Capable of working successfully; feasible.
▪ Corresponds to: workable, feasible, practicable, practical, applicable,
▪ Instance: the proposed investment was economically viable

whatsoever /wɒtsəʊˈɛvə/ det

▪ Denotes: At all (used for emphasis)
▪ Corresponds to: any
▪ Instance: I have no doubt whatsoever

worse /wəːs/ adv

▪ Denotes: Of poorer quality or lower standard; less good or desirable.
▪ Corresponds to: bad, poor, not so good
▪ Instance: the accommodation was awful and the food was worse