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BNC PG29 Words List

ambiguous /amˈbɪɡjʊəs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
▪ Corresponds to: equivocal, ambivalent, open to debate,
▪ Instance: ambiguous phrases

ample /ˈamp(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
▪ Corresponds to: enough, sufficient, adequate, plenty of, abundant
▪ Instance: there is ample time for discussion

anticipation /antɪsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction.
▪ Corresponds to: expectation, prediction, forecast
▪ Instance: her eyes sparkled with anticipation

arc /ɑːk/ n

▪ Denotes: A part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle.
▪ Corresponds to: curve, bend, bow, arch
▪ Instance: the point where a tangential line touches the arc of a circle

archaeological /ˌɑːkɪəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to archaeology.
▪ Corresponds to: archaeological
▪ Instance: uprooting trees will disturb any archaeological remains below ground level

articulate /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
▪ Corresponds to: eloquent, fluent, communicative, effective
▪ Instance: an articulate account of their experiences

ascertain /ˌasəˈteɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
▪ Corresponds to: find out, discover, come to know, get to know
▪ Instance: an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident

bubble /ˈbʌb(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas.
▪ Corresponds to: globe, ball, orb, spheroid, globule, round
▪ Instance: we'd shake up a piece of soap in a tin of warm water and blow bubbles

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.
▪ Corresponds to: municipal, city, town, urban, metropolitan
▪ Instance: a meeting of civic and business leaders

civilization /ˌsɪvɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The stage of human social development and organization which is considered most advanced.
▪ Corresponds to: human development, advancement, progress
▪ Instance: the Victorians equated the railways with progress and civilization

complementary /kɒmplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.
▪ Corresponds to: harmonizing, harmonious, complementing, supportive
▪ Instance: they had different but complementary skills

conductor /kənˈdʌktə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.
▪ Corresponds to: director, maestro, manager, master
▪ Instance: he was appointed principal conductor of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra

confession /kənˈfɛʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.
▪ Corresponds to: admission, owning up, acceptance of blame
▪ Instance: he signed a confession to both the murders

correction /kəˈrɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or process of correcting something.
▪ Corresponds to: rectifying, rectification, righting, putting right
▪ Instance: I checked the typing for errors and sent it back for correction

craftsman /ˈkrɑːf(t)smən/ n

▪ Denotes: A worker skilled in a particular craft.
▪ Corresponds to: artisan, craftsperson, tradesman, tradesperson,
▪ Instance: the tiles are handmade by trained craftsmen

creed /kriːd/  n

▪ Denotes: A formal summary of fundamental points of religious belief.
▪ Corresponds to: faith, religion, religious belief, religious beliefs
▪ Instance: people of many creeds and cultures

crouch /kraʊtʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, typically in order to avoid detection or to defend oneself.
▪ Corresponds to: squat, squat down, duck, duck down, hunker down,
▪ Instance: we crouched down in the trench

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.
▪ Corresponds to: till, plough, dig, turn, hoe
▪ Instance: the peasants who cultivated the land became its owners

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstreɪtə/ n

▪ Denotes: A participant in a public protest meeting or march.
▪ Corresponds to: protest marcher, human chain
▪ Instance: troops opened fire on crowds of demonstrators

denounce /dɪˈnaʊns/ v

▪ Denotes: Publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
▪ Corresponds to: condemn, criticize, attack, censure, castigate,
▪ Instance: the Assembly denounced the use of violence

destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ n

▪ Denotes: The events that will necessarily happen to a particular person or thing in the future.
▪ Corresponds to: future, inevitability, prospect
▪ Instance: she was unable to control her own destiny

deviation /diːvɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
▪ Corresponds to: divergence, digression, turning aside, departure, deflection
▪ Instance: deviation from a norm

diplomat /ˈdɪpləmat/ n

▪ Denotes: An official representing a country abroad.
▪ Corresponds to: ambassador, envoy, emissary, consul, attaché,
▪ Instance: Every four or five months, Dergoul said, he was visited by British diplomats and officials from MI5.

distinctly /dɪˈstɪŋ(k)tli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly.
▪ Corresponds to: plainly, precisely
▪ Instance: reading each word slowly and distinctly

distract /dɪˈstrakt/ v

▪ Denotes: Prevent (someone) from concentrating on something.
▪ Corresponds to: disturbing, unsettling, intrusive, disconcerting,
▪ Instance: don't allow noise to distract you from your work

dome /dəʊm/ n

▪ Denotes: A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.
▪ Corresponds to: cupola, vault, rotunda, arched roof, arched ceiling
▪ Instance: the dome of St Paul's Cathedral

encompass /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ v

▪ Denotes: 1.Surround and have or hold within. 1-1.Include comprehensively. 2.Cause to take place.
▪ Corresponds to: surround, enclose, ring, encircle, circumscribe
▪ Instance: this area of London encompasses Piccadilly to the north and St James's Park to the south

enormously /ɪˈnɔːməsli/ adv

▪ Denotes: To a very great degree or extent; considerably.
▪ Corresponds to: very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally
▪ Instance: quality of life varies enormously from one place to another

enthusiast /ɪnˈθjuːzɪast/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject.
▪ Corresponds to: fan, fanatic, devotee, aficionado, addict, lover
▪ Instance: a sports car enthusiast

entitlement /ɪnˈtʌɪt(ə)lmənt/ n

▪ Denotes: The fact of having a right to something.
▪ Corresponds to: right, prerogative, claim, title, licence
▪ Instance: full entitlement to fees and maintenance should be offered

eternal /ɪˈtəːn(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Lasting or existing forever; without end.
▪ Corresponds to: everlasting, never-ending, endless, without end,
▪ Instance: the secret of eternal youth

excavation /ɛkskəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.
▪ Corresponds to: unearthing, digging up, uncovering, revealing
▪ Instance: the methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v

▪ Denotes: Officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization.
▪ Corresponds to: throw out, bar, ban, debar, drum out, thrust out
▪ Instance: she was expelled from school

fascinate /ˈfasɪneɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Attract the strong attention and interest of (someone)
▪ Corresponds to: engross, captivate, absorb, interest, enchant,
▪ Instance: I've always been fascinated by computers

feasible /ˈfiːzɪb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Possible and practical to do easily or conveniently..
▪ Corresponds to: practicable, practical, workable, achievable, attainable
▪ Instance: the Dutch have demonstrated that it is perfectly feasible to live below sea level

feast /fiːst/ n

▪ Denotes: A large meal, typically a celebratory one.
▪ Corresponds to: banquet, celebration meal, lavish dinner, sumptuous repast,
▪ Instance: a wedding feast

goalkeeper /ˈɡəʊlkiːpə/ n

▪ Denotes: A player in soccer or field hockey whose special role is to stop the ball from entering the goal.
▪ Corresponds to: gatekeeper
▪ Instance: Solano clipped the ball past the isolated goalkeeper to score into an empty net.

groan /ɡrəʊn/ v

▪ Denotes: Make a deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: moan, murmur, whine, whimper, mewl, bleat, sigh
▪ Instance: Marty groaned and pulled the blanket over his head

hardship /ˈhɑːdʃɪp/ n

▪ Denotes: Severe suffering or privation.
▪ Corresponds to: privation, deprivation, destitution, poverty, austerity,
▪ Instance: intolerable levels of hardship

hay /heɪ/ n

▪ Denotes: Grass that has been mown and dried for use as fodder.
▪ Corresponds to: forage, dried grass, pasturage, herbage, silage
▪ Instance: There are organic sources for any and all nutrients you'll need to grow hay and pasture.

helpless /ˈhɛlpləs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.
▪ Corresponds to: dependent, incapable, powerless, impotent, weak
▪ Instance: the cubs are born blind and helpless

honourable /ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Bringing or deserving honour.
▪ Corresponds to: morally correct, honest, moral, ethical, principled, righteous
▪ Instance: this is the only honourable course

hug /hʌɡ/ v

▪ Denotes: Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.
▪ Corresponds to: embrace, cuddle, squeeze, clasp, clutch, cling to,
▪ Instance: he hugged her close to him

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v

▪ Denotes: Affect (a person, organism, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.
▪ Corresponds to: pass infection to, transmit infection to, spread disease to,
▪ Instance: pregnant women who may have been infected with the virus

insistence /ɪnˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: The fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done.
▪ Corresponds to: demand, bidding, command, dictate, instruction
▪ Instance: Alison's insistence on doing the washing-up straight after the meal

intensify /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfʌɪ/ v

▪ Denotes: Become or make more intense.
▪ Corresponds to: escalate, step up, boost, increase, raise, sharpen
▪ Instance: the dispute began to intensify

jewel /ˈdʒuːəl/ n

▪ Denotes: A precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral cut into shape with flat facets or smoothed and polished
▪ Corresponds to: gem, gemstone, precious stone, semi-precious stone
▪ Instance: Mihal prowled through the tray of jewels, flicking stones over with his slender fingers.

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n

▪ Denotes: Each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity of mammals, birds, and reptiles, that excrete urine.
▪ Corresponds to: organ
▪ Instance: It acts slowly and mildly on the secreting organs, such as kidneys, skin and bowels.

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj

▪ Denotes: Unwilling to work or use energy.
▪ Corresponds to: idle, indolent, slothful, work-shy, shiftless, loafing
▪ Instance: he was too lazy to cook

majesty /ˈmadʒɪsti/ n

▪ Denotes: Impressive beauty, scale, or stateliness.
▪ Corresponds to: stateliness, dignity, magnificence, pomp, solemnity,
▪ Instance: the majesty of Ben Nevis

mankind  n

▪ Denotes: Human beings considered collectively; the human race.
▪ Corresponds to: the human race, man, humanity, human beings
▪ Instance: research for the benefit of all mankind

marathon /ˈmarəθ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A long-distance running race, strictly one of 26 miles 385 yards
▪ Corresponds to: prolonged, extended, stretched out, drawn out
▪ Instance: I was due to run the marathon the next day

meadow /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
▪ Corresponds to: field, pasture, paddock, water meadow
▪ Instance: a meadow ready for cutting

mole /məʊl/ n

▪ Denotes: A small burrowing mammal with dark velvety fur, a long muzzle, and very small eyes, feeding mainly on worms, grubs, and other invertebrates.
▪ Corresponds to: mouldwarp, mouldywarp
▪ Instance: Although moles feed on beneficial invertebrates as well as lawn pests, they rarely affect the populations of either.

municipal /mjʊˈnɪsɪp(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of or pertaining to a town or city, or to its corporate or local government.
▪ Corresponds to: civic, civil, metropolitan, urban, city, town
▪ Instance: national and municipal elections

noticeable /ˈnəʊtɪsəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.
▪ Corresponds to: perceptible, discernible, detectable, distinguishable
▪ Instance: a noticeable increase in staff motivation

optimism /ˈɒptɪmɪz(ə)m/ n

▪ Denotes: The view that everything in nature and the history of mankind is ordered for the best.
▪ Corresponds to: hopefulness, hope, confidence, buoyancy, cheer
▪ Instance: the talks had been amicable and there were grounds for optimism

pal /pal/ n

▪ Denotes: A friend.
▪ Corresponds to: friend, companion, comrade, intimate, familiar
▪ Instance: we've been pals for a long time

papal /ˈpeɪp(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Relating to a pope or to the papacy.
▪ Corresponds to: apostolic, pontifical
▪ Instance: a papal visit

pasture /ˈpɑːstʃə/ n

▪ Denotes: Land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.
▪ Corresponds to: grass, grazing, meadow
▪ Instance: areas of rich meadow pasture

pat /pat/ v

▪ Denotes: Touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.
▪ Corresponds to: tap, slap lightly, clap, dab
▪ Instance: he patted him consolingly on the shoulder

pier /pɪə/ n

▪ Denotes: A platform on pillars projecting from the shore into the sea, typically incorporating entertainment arcades and places to eat.
▪ Corresponds to: dam, dock, jetty, wharf
▪ Instance: He currently owns Blackpool Tower, the Winter Gardens, the town's three piers and a large chunk of the Golden Mile.

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: A stout seed- or fruit-eating bird with a small head, short legs, and a cooing voice, typically having grey and white plumage.
▪ Corresponds to: dove, carrier pigeon
▪ Instance: shortest period of time. They release white pigeons at the end of every church service.

premature /ˈprɛmətʃə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Coming too soon.
▪ Corresponds to: untimely, early, too soon, too early, before time rash
▪ Instance: the sun can cause premature ageing

preoccupation [priɒkjuˈpeɪʃn] n

▪ Denotes: The state of having the mind, attention, or inclination preoccupied.
▪ Corresponds to: pensiveness, concentration, engrossment, absorption,
▪ Instance: his preoccupation with politics

prestige /prɛˈstiː(d)ʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
▪ Corresponds to: status, standing, stature, prestigiousness, reputation,
▪ Instance: the firm has recently gained considerable prestige

profitability /prɒfɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
▪ Corresponds to: advantage, benefit
▪ Instance: profitability may not improve until well into next year

prop /prɒp/ v

▪ Denotes: A pole or beam used as a temporary support or to keep something in position.
▪ Corresponds to: pole, post, beam, support, upright, brace
▪ Instance: he looked around for a prop to pin the door open

provisional /prəˈvɪʒ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
▪ Corresponds to: interim, temporary, pro tem
▪ Instance: a provisional government

quest /kwɛst/ n

▪ Denotes: A long or arduous search for something.
▪ Corresponds to: search, hunt, pursuit
▪ Instance: the quest for a reliable vaccine has intensified

rehabilitation /riːəbɪlɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
▪ Corresponds to: recovery, reformation
▪ Instance: she underwent rehabilitation and was walking within three weeks

restricted /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Limited in extent, number, scope, or action.
▪ Corresponds to: cramped, confined, constricted, small, narrow
▪ Instance: Western scientists had only restricted access to the site

retention /rɪˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The keeping of a thing within one's power or possession.
▪ Corresponds to: confinement, detainment, detention
▪ Instance: the retention of direct control by central government

revise /rɪˈvʌɪz/ v

▪ Denotes: To examine for the correction of errors, or for the purpose of making changes.
▪ Corresponds to: amend, emend, correct, alter, change, adapt,
▪ Instance: the book was published in 1960 and revised in 1968

sanctuary /ˈsaŋ(k)tjʊəri/ n

▪ Denotes: Refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger.
▪ Corresponds to: refuge, haven, harbour, port in a storm, oasis
▪ Instance: his sons took sanctuary in the church

siege /siːdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A beleaguerment.
▪ Corresponds to: blockade, beleaguerment, encirclement
▪ Instance: Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks

sore /sɔː/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a part of one's body) painful or aching.
▪ Corresponds to: painful, in pain, hurting, hurt, aching, throbbing,
▪ Instance: she had a sore throat

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj

▪ Denotes: Tending or designed to stick to things on contact.
▪ Corresponds to: adhesive, adherent, gummed
▪ Instance: sticky cakes and pastries

stocking /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: A women's garment, typically made of translucent nylon or silk, that fits closely over the foot and is held up by suspenders or an elasticated strip
▪ Corresponds to: nylons, stay-ups
▪ Instance: She was dressed in a suspender belt, stockings and wearing rubber gloves which he liked.

strap /strap/ n

▪ Denotes: A strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold on to something.
▪ Corresponds to: thong, tie, cord, band, belt, tape
▪ Instance: her bra strap

stroll /strəʊl/ v

▪ Denotes: Walk in a leisurely way.
▪ Corresponds to: saunter, amble, wander, meander, ramble, dawdle,
▪ Instance: I strolled around the city

substantive /ˈsʌbst(ə)ntɪv/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable. Having a separate and independent existence.
▪ Corresponds to: meaningful
▪ Instance:

sulphur /ˈsʌlfə/ n

▪ Denotes: The chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible non-metal.
▪ Corresponds to: sulphur
▪ Instance: we should use coal which contains less sulphur

tick /tɪk/ v

▪ Denotes: (of a clock or other mechanical device) make regular short, sharp sounds, typically one for every second of time that passes.
▪ Corresponds to: click, clack, tick-tock, snick, plock, beat, tap
▪ Instance: I could hear the clock ticking

toll /təʊl/ n

▪ Denotes: A charge payable to use a bridge or road.
▪ Corresponds to: charge, fee, payment, levy, tariff, dues, tax, duty, impost
▪ Instance: motorway tolls

train /treɪn/ v

▪ Denotes: Teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through sustained practice and instruction.
▪ Corresponds to: instruct, teach, coach, tutor, give lessons to, school
▪ Instance: the scheme trains people for promotion

trait /treɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A distinguishing feature or quality.
▪ Corresponds to: characteristic, attribute, feature, quality, essential quality
▪ Instance: the traditionally British trait of self-denigration

transcription /tranˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: the act or process of representing something in a written or printed form
▪ Corresponds to: translation, transliteration
▪ Instance: they produced a complete transcription of the journals

treasurer /ˈtrɛʒ(ə)rə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person appointed to administer or manage the financial assets and liabilities of a society, company, local authority, or other body.
▪ Corresponds to: clerk, bank clerk, teller, bank teller
▪ Instance: Church treasurers and financial secretaries should serve for limited terms, such as two or three years.

turkey /ˈtəːki/ n

▪ Denotes: A large mainly domesticated game bird native to North America, having a bald head and red wattles.
▪ Corresponds to: turkey
▪ Instance: Rifles are legal for wild turkey hunting in some areas.

understandable /ʌndəˈstandəbl/ adj

▪ Denotes: Able to be understood.
▪ Corresponds to: comprehensible, easy to understand, intelligible
▪ Instance: though his accent was strange, the words were perfectly understandable

unfamiliar /ʌnfəˈmɪlɪə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Not known or recognized.
▪ Corresponds to: unknown, new, strange, queer, foreign
▪ Instance: he felt a stranger among the crowd of unfamiliar faces

utter /ˈʌtə/ v

▪ Denotes: Make (a sound) with one's voice.
▪ Corresponds to: emit, let out, give, produce, give vent to
▪ Instance: he uttered an exasperated snort

vacant /ˈveɪk(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a place) not occupied; empty.
▪ Corresponds to: empty, unoccupied, unfilled, free, available
▪ Instance: 40 per cent of the offices are still vacant

virgin /ˈvəːdʒɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who has never had sexual intercourse.
▪ Corresponds to: maiden, unmarried girl, maid, vestal virgin
▪ Instance: she's still a virgin

voyage /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/ n

▪ Denotes: A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.
▪ Corresponds to: journey, trip, expedition, excursion, tour, hike, trek,
▪ Instance: his voyage to America

walker /ˈwɔːkə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who walks, especially for exercise or enjoyment.
▪ Corresponds to: hiker, rambler, wayfarer, traveller
▪ Instance: he was a keen walker

walk /wɔːk/ v

▪ Denotes: Move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
▪ Corresponds to: stroll, saunter, amble, wend one's way, trudge
▪ Instance: I walked across the lawn

wary /ˈwɛːri/ adj

▪ Denotes: Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
▪ Corresponds to: cautious, careful, circumspect, on one's guard
▪ Instance: dogs which have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers

workplace /ˈwəːkpleɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: A place where people work, such as an office or factory.
▪ Corresponds to: office, workroom, place of work, studio, library
▪ Instance: health and safety in the workplace