Updated BSEP words 2023
Definition: real, genuine, not false or imitation
Synonyms: accurate, actual, bonafide, credible, legitimate, original
authentic
Definition: happening at night
Synonyms: after dark, late, nightly
nocturnal
Definition: mystery, something hard to explain
Synonyms: bewilderment, head-scratcher, mystification, perplexity, problem,
puzzle, question, riddle, secret
enigma
Definition: increase in size or effect; to elaborate, expand on
Synonyms: add to, augment, boost, broaden, enhance, enlarge, expand on,
elaborate on, increase, intensify
amplify
Definition: valor, gallantry
Synonyms: courage, courtliness, courtesy, fairness, politeness, valiance
chivalry
Definition: oppressive, authoritative
Synonyms: bossy, dictatorial, dominating, imperious, intimidating, threatening,
overbearing, tyrannical
domineering
Definition: tiredness
Synonyms: burnout, exhaustion, weakness, weariness
fatigue
Definition: rigidly firm in purpose; incapable of change, stubborn
Synonyms: adamant, determined, immovable, rigid, steadfast, unbending,
uncompromising, unyielding
inflexible
Definition: measurement around something
Synonyms: circumference, compass, distance around, perimeter
girth
Definition: to evade (a question), to ward off (as a blow)
Synonyms: avoid, block, circumvent, deflect, dodge, fend off, repel
parry
Definition: something very deep(usually a land feature), empty space
Synonyms: bottomless pit,chasm, gorge, hollow, vast cavity, void
abyss
Definition: small, inadequate, poor, scant
Synonyms: insufficient, little, paltry, scarce, sparse, weak
meager
Definition: declared or stated without proof
Synonyms: declared, doubtful, implied, so-called, professed, purported,
questionable, suspect
alleged
, Definition: bane
Synonyms: adversary, enemy, foe, opponent; affliction, curse; destruction,
downfall, ruin, payback, punishment
nemesis
Definition: live or exist in
Synonyms: abide, consist, dwell, inhabit, occupy
reside
Definition: person who dictates or oppresses
Synonyms: absolute ruler, authoritarian, despot, dictator, oppressor, persecutor,
unjust ruler
tyrant
Definition: act of comparing or contrasting
Synonyms: analogy, correlation, connection, likeness, resemblance, similarity
comparison
Definition: careless, indifferent, impassive
Synonyms: apathetic, disinterested, inattentive, lazy, unenthusiastic, unmotivated
lackadaisical
Definition: money or something gambled; to make a bet
Synonyms: bet, challenge, to gamble, risk, speculation, stake; to bet, to risk, to
speculate
wager
Definition: not likely, doubtful
Synonyms: illogical, implausible, inconceivable, questionable
improbable
Definition: hateful, nasty
Synonyms: awful, hurtful, mean, spiteful, vengeful, vicious
malicious
Definition: regal, official; arrogantly bossy, authoritarian
Synonyms: royal, stately, kingly, majestic; bossy, dictatorial, domineering,
imperious, overbearing,
imperial
Definition: to refuse to associate with
Synonyms: avoid, banish, cast out, exclude, exile, expel, oust, reject, shun, snub
ostracize
Definition: one who shows zeal, an enthusiast
Synonyms: activist, believer, diehard, extremist, fanatic, maniac
zealot
Definition: explain thoroughly, make aware
Synonyms: acquaint, inform, instruct, reveal, illuminate
enlighten
Definition: extreme happiness, overwhelming joy
Synonyms: bliss, delight, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, rapture, paradise
ecstasy
Definition: giving attention; thoughtful of others
Synonyms: alert, aware, considerate, interested, mindful, observant, watchful
attentive
