Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg27

Welcome to LEXIPIC, the state of the art lexis with pictures!

Expand your English vocabulary with visual and vocalized media. Presented below are two video clips containing exactly or one shy of 100 words that appear 870 to 902 times in British National Corpus, a tenth billion word collection.

Watch the full video to effect your revision. Do not stay absentminded but ceaselessly attempt to invoke your memories when it shows only the word and then an image. Pay attention to the synonyms and sample sentences and inscribe them into your brain. Repeat several times with the short recording.

The entire list of our BNC words is provided in a separate page.

Full Video: Synonyms, Usage, Korean



Short Video: Synonyms

BNC PG27 Words List

amp /amp/ n

▪ Denotes: A unit of electric current equal to a flow of one coulomb per second.
▪ Corresponds to: amperage, ampere
▪ Instance: The standard formula is volts times amps equals watts.

appropriately /əˈprəʊprɪətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a manner that is suitable or proper in the circumstances.
▪ Corresponds to: suitably, properly
▪ Instance: volunteers need to be approachable, calm, and able to respond appropriately

architectural ‘an architectural firm’ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to the art or practice of designing and constructing buildings.
▪ Corresponds to: building, constructive
▪ Instance: an architectural firm

armchair /ˈɑːmtʃɛː/ n

▪ Denotes: A large, comfortable chair with side supports for a person's arms.
▪ Corresponds to: recliner
▪ Instance: The studio is furnished with sofas, armchairs and a coffee table - not a desk in sight.

balanced /ˈbalənst/ adj

▪ Denotes: Keeping or showing a balance; in good proportions.
▪ Corresponds to: practical, sensible, realistic, matter-of-fact, responsible
▪ Instance: she assembled a balanced team

beneficiary /bɛnɪˈfɪʃ(ə)ri/ n

▪ Denotes: One who is lawfully entitled to the profits and proceeds of an estate or property.
▪ Corresponds to: heir, heiress, inheritor, legatee
▪ Instance: The reformists treat the working class as passive beneficiaries of their policies.

bleed /bliːd/ v

▪ Denotes: Lose blood from the body as a result of injury or illness.
▪ Corresponds to: lose blood, haemorrhage
▪ Instance: the cut was bleeding steadily

blink /blɪŋk/ v

▪ Denotes: Shut and open the eyes quickly.
▪ Corresponds to: shut and open, flutter, flicker, wink, bat
▪ Instance: I blinked in astonishment

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ n

▪ Denotes: A fuel-burning apparatus or container for heating water.
▪ Corresponds to: furnace
▪ Instance: Ensure boilers, heating systems and appliances are in good working order.

boxing /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The sport or practice of fighting with the fists, especially with padded gloves in a roped square ring according to prescribed rules (the Queensberry Rules).
▪ Corresponds to: pugilism, fighting, sparring, fisticuffs
▪ Instance: The heavyweight boxing championship in cricket has been underway for a week or so now.

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.
▪ Corresponds to: bunch, roll, clump, wad, parcel, packet, package
▪ Instance: a thick bundle of envelopes

clerical /ˈklɛrɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks.
▪ Corresponds to: office, desk, back-room
▪ Instance: a clerical assistant

climber /ˈklʌɪmə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or animal that climbs.
▪ Corresponds to: hiker
▪ Instance: leopards are great tree climbers

congratulate /kənˈɡratjʊleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Give (someone) one's good wishes when something special or pleasant has happened to them.
▪ Corresponds to: give someone one's good wishes, wish someone good luck
▪ Instance: he had taken the chance to congratulate him on his marriage

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
▪ Corresponds to: strengthen, make stronger, make secure, secure,
▪ Instance: the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls

consortium /kənˈsɔːtɪəm/ n

▪ Denotes: An association, typically of several companies.
▪ Corresponds to: alliance, coalition, union, league, guild, syndicate
▪ Instance: With this in mind, it is believed that a number of consortiums are being organised by development land agents at present.

constrain /kənˈstreɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Compel or force (someone) to follow a particular course of action.
▪ Corresponds to: compel, force, coerce, drive, impel, oblige
▪ Instance: children are constrained to work in the way the book dictates

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v

▪ Denotes: Struggle to surmount (a difficulty)
▪ Corresponds to: cope with, face, grapple with, deal with,
▪ Instance: she had to contend with his uncertain temper

continuously /kənˈtɪnjʊəsli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Without interruption or gaps.
▪ Corresponds to: continually, uninterruptedly, unbrokenly, constantly, ceaselessly
▪ Instance: these images loop continuously

contractual /kənˈtraktʃʊəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Agreed in a contract.
▪ Corresponds to: compulsory, obligatory, mandatory, involuntary
▪ Instance: a contractual obligation

cough /kɒf/ v

▪ Denotes: Expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.
▪ Corresponds to: cold
▪ Instance: he tried to speak and started to cough

deer /dɪə/ n

▪ Denotes: A hoofed grazing or browsing animal, with branched bony antlers that are shed annually and typically borne only by the male.
▪ Corresponds to: reindeer, roe deer,
▪ Instance: The land around the ranch is a protected wintering area for elk, deer and bighorn sheep.

denial /dɪˈnʌɪ(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of denying something.
▪ Corresponds to: contradiction, counterstatement, refutation
▪ Instance: she shook her head in denial

departmental /diːpɑːtˈmɛnt(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Concerned with or belonging to a department of an organization.
▪ Corresponds to: bureaucratic, managerial, organizational
▪ Instance: a departmental meeting

dependency /dɪˈpɛnd(ə)nsi/ n

▪ Denotes: A country or province controlled by another.
▪ Corresponds to: colony, protectorate, province, dominion, outpost
▪ Instance: the islands became dependencies of Norway and Denmark

detection /dɪˈtɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or process of identifying the presence of something concealed.
▪ Corresponds to: observation, noticing, noting, discernment, perception,
▪ Instance: the early detection of fetal abnormalities

detector /dɪˈtɛktə/ n

▪ Denotes: A device or instrument designed to detect the presence of a particular object or substance.
▪ Corresponds to: scanner, recorder
▪ Instance: methane detectors

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪərɪəreɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To grow worse.
▪ Corresponds to: worsen, get worse, decline, be in decline
▪ Instance: relations between the countries had deteriorated sharply

dining /ˈdʌɪnɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The activity of eating a meal.
▪ Corresponds to: feast
▪ Instance: the city has become a capital of fine dining

disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ v

▪ Denotes: Interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
▪ Corresponds to: throw into confusion, throw into disorder, throw into disarray
▪ Instance: flooding disrupted rail services

domination /dɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Control by the exercise of power or constituted authority.
▪ Corresponds to: rule, government, sovereignty, control, command,
▪ Instance: the imperial domination of India

doubtless /ˈdaʊtləs/ adv

▪ Denotes: Certainly; without doubt.
▪ Corresponds to: undoubtedly, indubitably, doubtlessly, no doubt,
▪ Instance: the company would doubtless find the reduced competition to their liking

electorate /ɪˈlɛkt(ə)rət/ n

▪ Denotes: All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.
▪ Corresponds to: people, citizens, subjects, general public, electors
▪ Instance: 75 per cent of the electorate voted for a Scottish parliament in some form

enhanced /ɪnˈhans/ adj

▪ Denotes: Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
▪ Corresponds to: increase, add to, intensify, magnify, amplify, inflate
▪ Instance: his refusal does nothing to enhance his reputation

extensively /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that covers or affects a large area.
▪ Corresponds to: broadly, largely
▪ Instance: the house was extensively damaged by the fire

fax /faks/ n

▪ Denotes: An exact copy of a document made by electronic scanning and transmitted as data by telecommunications links.
▪ Corresponds to: copy, reproduction, duplicate, photocopy
▪ Instance: we got a three-page fax from her assistant

fiercely /ˈfɪəsli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a savagely violent or aggressive manner.
▪ Corresponds to: angrily, brutally, ferociously, forcefully, furiously, madly
▪ Instance: the army clashed fiercely with militants

fountain /ˈfaʊntɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air.
▪ Corresponds to: jet, spray, spout, spurt, well, fount
▪ Instance: He noticed the large water fountain in the middle and felt a little vengeful.

fragile /ˈfradʒʌɪl/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of an object) easily broken or damaged.
▪ Corresponds to: breakable, easily broken, brittle, frangible
▪ Instance: fragile items such as glass and china

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n

▪ Denotes: A live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.
▪ Corresponds to: performance, turn, routine, number, item
▪ Instance: She had retreated to the island after a fast and furious year of travel and gigs.

gloom /ɡluːm/ n

▪ Denotes: A state of depression or despondency.
▪ Corresponds to: despondency, depression, dejection, downheartedness
▪ Instance: a year of economic gloom for the car industry

gossip /ˈɡɒsɪp/ n

▪ Denotes: Casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details which are not confirmed as true.
▪ Corresponds to: chat, talk, conversation, chatter, heart-to-heart
▪ Instance: he became the subject of much local gossip

guild /ɡɪld/ n

▪ Denotes: An association of people for mutual aid or the pursuit of a common goal.
▪ Corresponds to: association, society, union, league, alliance, coalition
▪ Instance: She was a member of the local dramatic society, a founder member of Bagenalstown ICA guild and was also a keen bridge player with the local club.

halfway /ˈhɑːfweɪ/ adv

▪ Denotes: At or to a point equidistant between two others.
▪ Corresponds to: midway, middle, mid, central, centre, intermediate
▪ Instance: he stopped halfway down the passage

haunt /hɔːnt/ v

▪ Denotes: (of a ghost) manifest itself at (a place) regularly.
▪ Corresponds to: appear in, materialize in
▪ Instance: a grey lady who haunts the chapel

hen /hɛn/ n

▪ Denotes: A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl
▪ Corresponds to: poultry
▪ Instance: Displaying to the hen, the flame and gold crest features of the male are fully exposed.

hunter /ˈhʌntə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or animal that hunts.
▪ Corresponds to: huntsman, huntswoman, stalker, trapper, woodsman
▪ Instance: a deer hunter

illuminate /ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Light up.
▪ Corresponds to: light, light up, throw light on, cast light upon
▪ Instance: a flash of lightning illuminated the house

imprison /ɪmˈprɪz(ə)n/ v

▪ Denotes: Put or keep in prison or a place like a prison.
▪ Corresponds to: incarcerate, put in prison, send to prison
▪ Instance: he was imprisoned three times for his activities

indoor /ˈɪndɔː/ adj

▪ Denotes: Situated, conducted, or used within a building or under cover.
▪ Corresponds to: private, stay-at-home
▪ Instance: indoor sports

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v

▪ Denotes: To introduce, as a fluid, by injection.
▪ Corresponds to: administer, introduce
▪ Instance: the doctor injected a painkilling drug

instrumental /ɪnstrʊˈmɛnt(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy.
▪ Corresponds to: involved, active, influential, contributory
▪ Instance: the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ v

▪ Denotes: Arrange for compensation in the event of damage to or loss of (property), or injury to or the death of (someone), in exchange for regular payments
▪ Corresponds to: sponsor, support, back, indemnify, provide security for
▪ Instance: the table should be insured for £2,500

kite /kʌɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A toy consisting of a light frame with thin material stretched over it, flown in the wind at the end of a long string.
▪ Corresponds to: aircraft
▪ Instance: Alex said that when he was about six, he remembers hiking to the top of a mountain with his grandparents and flying kites with his grandfather.

leak /liːk/ v

▪ Denotes: (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack.
▪ Corresponds to: seep, seep out, escape, ooze, ooze out, exude
▪ Instance: the roof leaked

lender /ˈlɛndə/ n

▪ Denotes: An organization or person that lends money.
▪ Corresponds to: financial institution
▪ Instance: a mortgage lender

lick /lɪk/ v

▪ Denotes: Pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.
▪ Corresponds to: tongue, wet, moisten, wash, clean
▪ Instance: he licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope

limestone /ˈlʌɪmstəʊn/ n

▪ Denotes: A hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement.
▪ Corresponds to: chalk
▪ Instance: The limestones include dolomitic mudstones, wackestones, packstones and grainstones.

manifestation /ˌmanɪfɛˈsteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract or theoretical.
▪ Corresponds to: demonstration, indication, phenomenon
▪ Instance: the first obvious manifestations of global warming

mould /məʊld/ n

▪ Denotes: A hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material when it cools and hardens.
▪ Corresponds to: cast, die, form, matrix, shape, container
▪ Instance: the smith would pour the molten metal into the shaped mould

nomination /nɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The act or ceremony of naming a man or woman for office.
▪ Corresponds to: selection, choosing, choice, voting in, election
▪ Instance: women's groups opposed the nomination of the judge

notorious /nə(ʊ)ˈtɔːrɪəs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unfavorably known to the general public.
▪ Corresponds to: infamous, of ill repute, with a bad name
▪ Instance: Los Angeles is notorious for its smog

noun /naʊn/ n

▪ Denotes: A word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things (common noun), or to name a particular one of these (proper noun).
▪ Corresponds to: abstract noun, common noun, proper noun
▪ Instance: Our first observation is that father is a noun, and a noun is a person, place, or thing.

novelist /ˈnɒv(ə)lɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A writer of novels.
▪ Corresponds to: author, writer of fiction, creative writer
▪ Instance: Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time.

overtake /əʊvəˈteɪk/ v

▪ Denotes: Catch up with and pass while travelling in the same direction.
▪ Corresponds to: pass, get past, go past, go by, overhaul, get ahead of
▪ Instance: the driver overtook a line of vehicles

overview /ˈəʊvəvjuː/ n

▪ Denotes: A general review or summary of a subject.
▪ Corresponds to: synopsis, precis, résumé, abstract, abridgement, digest
▪ Instance: a brief overview of the survey

photographic /ˌfəʊtəˈɡrafɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to or resembling photographs.
▪ Corresponds to: in photographs, pictorial, graphic
▪ Instance: high-tech digital photographic equipment

precaution /prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A provision made in advance for some possible emergency or danger.
▪ Corresponds to: safeguard, preventative measure, preventive measure
▪ Instance: he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice

precedent /ˈprɛsɪd(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: An instance that may serve as a guide or basis for a rule.
▪ Corresponds to: model, exemplar, example, pattern, previous case
▪ Instance: there are substantial precedents for using interactive media in training

prolonged /prəˈlɒŋd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.
▪ Corresponds to: continuous, ongoing, steady, continual, continuing
▪ Instance: the region suffered a prolonged drought

rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A cylindrical projectile that can be propelled to a great height or distance by the combustion of its contents, used typically as a firework or signal.
▪ Corresponds to: missile, projectile
▪ Instance: The finale began with a rocket that symbolically extinguished the Olympic flame.

rotation /rə(ʊ)ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of rotating about an axis or centre.
▪ Corresponds to: revolving, turning, spinning, gyration, wheeling
▪ Instance: the moon moves in the same direction as the earth's rotation

satisfied /ˈsatɪsfʌɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Contented; pleased.
▪ Corresponds to: pleased, well pleased, happy, content, contented
▪ Instance: satisfied customers

scar /skɑː/ v

▪ Denotes: A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
▪ Corresponds to: cicatrix
▪ Instance: a faint scar ran the length of his left cheek

scramble /ˈskramb(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: Make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep gradient or over rough ground by using one's hands as well as one's feet.
▪ Corresponds to: clamber, climb, crawl, claw one's way, scrabble
▪ Instance: we scrambled over the damp boulders

sideways /ˈsʌɪdweɪz/ adv

▪ Denotes: To, towards, or from the side.
▪ Corresponds to: to the side, laterally, crabwise
▪ Instance: she tilted her body sideways

ski /skiː/ n

▪ Denotes: Each of a pair of long, narrow pieces of hard, flexible material, typically pointed and turned up at the front, fastened under the feet for travelling snow.
▪ Corresponds to: a pair of skis
▪ Instance: a pair of skis

slab /slab/ n

▪ Denotes: A large, thick, flat piece of stone or concrete, typically square or rectangular in shape.
▪ Corresponds to: flagstone, flag, sett
▪ Instance: paving slabs

sodium /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n

▪ Denotes: The chemical element of atomic number 11, a soft silver-white reactive metal of the alkali metal group.
▪ Corresponds to: sodium
▪ Instance: The beneficial effects of potassium and the harmful effects of sodium have recently received attention.

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word.
▪ Corresponds to: orthography
▪ Instance: the books and spelling in my class were too simple

spoon /spuːn/ n

▪ Denotes: An implement consisting of a small, shallow oval or round bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food.
▪ Corresponds to: ladle, dipper
▪ Instance: Bung it in the pan and smooth it out with an oiled spoon.

swap /swɒp/ v

▪ Denotes: Take part in an exchange of.
▪ Corresponds to: bandy, exchange, trade, reciprocate, pass back and forth
▪ Instance: we swapped phone numbers

swift /swɪft/ adj

▪ Denotes: Happening quickly or promptly.
▪ Corresponds to: prompt, rapid, sudden, immediate, instant
▪ Instance: a remarkably swift recovery

syllable /ˈsɪləb(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word
▪ Corresponds to: pronunciation
▪ Instance: Lexa tried to repeat the name and fumbled over the made-up syllables and vowel sounds thrown in at random.

textbook /ˈtɛks(t)bʊk/ n

▪ Denotes: A book used as a standard work for the study of a particular subject.
▪ Corresponds to: book
▪ Instance: She says all her money goes on living costs and academic expenses, such as textbooks.

therapist /ˈθɛrəpɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A person skilled in a particular kind of therapy.
▪ Corresponds to: psychologist, psychotherapist, analyst, psychoanalyst,
▪ Instance: a certified massage therapist

trench /trɛn(t)ʃ/ n

▪ Denotes: A long, narrow ditch.
▪ Corresponds to: ditch, channel, trough, excavation, pit, furrow
▪ Instance: dig a trench around the perimeter of the fire

trivial /ˈtrɪvɪəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of little importance or value.
▪ Corresponds to: unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential
▪ Instance: huge fines were imposed for trivial offences

trolley /ˈtrɒli/ n

▪ Denotes: A large metal basket or frame on wheels, used for transporting heavy or large items, such as supermarket purchases or luggage at an airport
▪ Corresponds to: roller
▪ Instance: Activists went into the supermarkets, filled trolleys with pasta, and then left them at the checkout counter.

tumble /ˈtʌmb(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: Fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong.
▪ Corresponds to: fall, fall over, fall down, topple over, lose one's footing
▪ Instance: she pitched forward, tumbling down the remaining stairs

ulcer /ˈʌlsə/ n

▪ Denotes: An open sore on an external or internal surface of the body, caused by a break in the skin or mucous membrane which fails to heal.
▪ Corresponds to: sore, ulceration, open sore, abscess, boil
▪ Instance: This is an autoimmune skin disorder that begins with lesions and skin ulcers on the face.

unlawful /ʌnˈlɔːfʊl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules.
▪ Corresponds to: illegal, illicit, lawbreaking, illegitimate
▪ Instance: the use of unlawful violence

unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Never done or known before.
▪ Corresponds to: unparalleled, unequalled, unmatched, unrivalled
▪ Instance: the government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence

upgrade /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ v

▪ Denotes: Raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.
▪ Corresponds to: improve, better, make better, ameliorate, reform
▪ Instance: the cost of upgrading each workstation is around £300

veteran /ˈvɛt(ə)r(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who has had long experience in a particular field.
▪ Corresponds to: retired soldier
▪ Instance: a veteran of two world wars

vicar /ˈvɪkə/ n

▪ Denotes: an incumbent of a parish where tithes formerly passed to a chapter or religious house or layperson.
▪ Corresponds to: parish
▪ Instance: Growing up in rural Sussex, our parish vicar was a mad-keen racing fan and a good tipster.

violation /vʌɪəˈleɪʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: Infringement.
▪ Corresponds to: contravention, breach, infringement, infraction
▪ Instance: the aircraft were in violation of UN resolutions

virtual /ˈvəːtjʊəl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance. Curios or objets d'art collectively.
▪ Corresponds to: effective, in effect, near, near enough
▪ Instance: This trend is quite worrisome because, in the virtual absence of private investment, public sector spending is expected to be a major source of stimulus to the economy.

warranty /ˈwɒr(ə)nti/ n

▪ Denotes: A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time.
▪ Corresponds to: guarantee, assurance, promise, commitment
▪ Instance: the car comes with a three-year warranty

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvə/ det

▪ Denotes: Used to emphasize a lack of restriction in selecting one of a definite set of alternatives.
▪ Corresponds to: whichever, whichever comes to hand
▪ Instance: choose whichever brand you prefer