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TOEFL iBT Culture and communication

Campus Communication: Culture & media

Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: culture & media.

Independent TOEFL iBT study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Culture & hobbies
  • Medium · B1
  • 250 words
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The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

pitfall
a problem or difficulty that is likely to happen in a particular job, course of action, or activity
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “pitfall.””
fairway
the part of a golf course that you hit the ball along towards the hole
“A clear definition of the word “fairway” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
action
the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing
“Learners saw the word “action” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
faithful
remaining loyal to a particular person, belief, political party etc and continuing to support them
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “faithful” signals a particular quality.”
page
one side of a piece of paper in a book, newspaper, document etc, or the sheet of paper itself
“The speaker used the word “page” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
middle
the part that is nearest the centre of something, and furthest from the sides, edges, top, bottom etc
“A clear definition of the word “middle” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
fashion
something that is popular or thought to be good at a particular time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fashion.””
satisfactory
something that is satisfactory seems good enough for you, or good enough for a particular situation or purpose
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as satisfactory.”
formation
the process of starting a new organization or group
“A clear definition of the word “formation” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
lean
to move or bend your body in a particular direction
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “lean” describes an action or change.”
toe
one of the five movable parts at the end of your foot
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “toe.””
wrist
the part of your body where your hand joins your arm
“The speaker used the word “wrist” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
gulf
a large area of sea partly enclosed by land
“Learners saw the word “gulf” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
poetry
poems in general, or the art of writing them
“A clear definition of the word “poetry” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
Latin
the language used in ancient Rome
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “latin.””
mood
the way you feel at a particular time
“A clear definition of the word “mood” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
outlook
a view from a particular place
“The speaker used the word “outlook” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
keep
to stay in a particular state, condition, or position, or to make someone or something do this
“The speaker explains how “keep” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
part
a piece or feature of something such as an object, area, event, or period of time
“A clear definition of the word “part” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
disable
to make someone unable to use a part of their body properly
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “disable” describes an action or change.”
chin
the front part of your face below your mouth
“Learners saw the word “chin” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hold
to make something stay in a particular position
“A clear example helps learners use “hold” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
interpreter
someone who changes spoken words from one language into an-other, especially as their job
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “interpreter.””
mostly
used to talk about most members of a group, most occasions, most parts of something etc
“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change mostly.”
pause
a short time during which someone stops speaking or doing something before starting again
“Learners saw the word “pause” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
rug
a piece of thick cloth or wool that covers part of a floor, used for warmth or as a decoration
“Learners saw the word “rug” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hollow
to make a hole or empty space by removing the inside part of something
“The speaker explains how “hollow” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
include
if one thing includes another, the second thing is part of the first
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “include” describes an action or change.”
petal
one of the coloured parts of a flower that are shaped like leaves
“Learners saw the word “petal” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
beginner
someone who has just started to do or learn something
“Learners saw the word “beginner” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
bristle
a short stiff hair, wire etc that forms part of a brush
“The speaker used the word “bristle” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
startle
to make someone suddenly surprised or slightly shocked
“A clear example helps learners use “startle” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
materialism
the belief that money and possessions are more important than art, religion, moral beliefs etc – used in order to show disapproval
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “materialism.””
Most
having the greatest amount of a particular quality
“The result was described most in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
only
not more than a particular number, age etc
“The team responded only when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”
area
a particular part of a country, town etc
“The speaker used the word “area” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
produce
to cause a particular result or effect
“Learners hear “produce” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
ending
the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes
“The speaker used the word “ending” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
newly
Newly is used before a past participle or an adjective to indicate that a particular action is very recent, or that a particular state of affairs has very recently begun to exist
“The result was described newly in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
camera
a piece of equipment used to take photographs or make films or television programmes
“The speaker used the word “camera” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
designer
someone whose job is to make plans or patterns for clothes, furniture, equipment etc
“The speaker used the word “designer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
diction
the choice and use of words and phrases to express meaning, especially in literature
“Learners saw the word “diction” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
eyeball
the round ball that forms the whole of your eye, including the part inside your head
“Learners saw the word “eyeball” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
front
the part of something that is furthest forward in the direction that it is facing or moving
“The speaker used the word “front” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
head
the top part of your body that has your face at the front and is supported by your neck
“Learners saw the word “head” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
machine
a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job
“The speaker used the word “machine” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
morning
the early part of the day, from when the sun rises until 12 o’clock in the middle of the day
“Learners saw the word “morning” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
neck
the part of your body that joins your head to your shoulders, or the same part of an animal or bird
“The speaker used the word “neck” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
person
a human being, especially considered as someone with their own particular character
“A clear definition of the word “person” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
priest
someone who is specially trained to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Christian church
“A clear definition of the word “priest” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
reason
to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “reason” describes an action or change.”
stump
the bottom part of a tree that is left in the ground after the rest of it has been cut down
“The speaker used the word “stump” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
suit
to be acceptable, suitable, or convenient for a particular person or in a particular situation
“The speaker explains how “suit” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
tell
if someone tells you something, they communicate information, a story, their feelings etc to you
“The speaker explains how “tell” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
tower
a tall narrow building either built on its own or forming part of a castle, church etc
“The speaker used the word “tower” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
underworld
the criminals in a particular place and the criminal activities they are involved in
“Learners saw the word “underworld” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
accordingly
in a way that is suitable for a particular situation or that is based on what someone has done or said
“The result was described accordingly in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
army
the part of a country’s military force that is trained to fight on land in a war
“The speaker used the word “army” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
breath
to start breathing normally again after running or making a lot of effort
“Learners saw the word “breath” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
brim
the bottom part of a hat that sticks out to protect you from sun and rain
“Learners saw the word “brim” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
bugle
a musical instrument like a trumpet , that is used in the army to call soldiers
“A clear definition of the word “bugle” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
craze
a fashion, game, type of music etc that becomes very popular for a short time
“The speaker used the word “craze” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
creature
something, especially something bad, that was made or invented by a particular person or organization
“A clear definition of the word “creature” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
daily
a newspaper that is printed and sold every day, or every day except Sunday
“A clear definition of the word “daily” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
English
the language used in Britain, the US, Australia, and some other countries
“Learners saw the word “english” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
especially
used to emphasize that something is more important or happens more with one particular thing than with others
“The result was described especially in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
flower
a coloured or white part that a plant or tree produces before fruit or seeds
“A clear definition of the word “flower” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
gate
the part of a fence or outside wall that you can open and close so that you can enter or leave a place
“The speaker used the word “gate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
heel
the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher at the back
“Learners saw the word “heel” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
inside
the inner part of something, which is surrounded or hidden by the outer part
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “inside.””
leaf
one of the flat green parts of a plant that are joined to its stem or branches
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “leaf.””
lip
one of the two soft parts around your mouth where your skin is redder or darker
“The speaker used the word “lip” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
local
relating to the particular area you live in, or the area you are talking about
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “local” signals a particular quality.”
manager
someone whose job is to manage part or all of a company or other organization
“A clear definition of the word “manager” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
model
a small copy of a building, vehicle, machine etc, especially one that can be put together from separate parts
“The speaker used the word “model” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
mouth
the part of your face which you put food into, or which you use for speaking
“The speaker used the word “mouth” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
orange
a round fruit that has a thick orange skin and is divided into parts inside
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “orange.””
park
to put a car or other vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
“Learners hear “park” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
radioactivity
the sending out of radiation when the nucleus of an atom has broken apart
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “radioactivity.””
special
a lower price than usual for a particular product for a short period of time
“The speaker used the word “special” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
warfare
the activity of fighting in a war – used especially when talking about particular methods of fighting
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “warfare.””
act
to do something in a particular way or for a particular reason
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “act” describes an action or change.”
book
to make arrangements to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go to a theatre etc at a particular time in the future
“A clear example helps learners use “book” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
broad
a road, river, or part of someone’s body etc that is broad is wide
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as broad.”
cavalry
the part of an army that fights on horses, especially in the past
“Learners saw the word “cavalry” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
clam
a shellfish you can eat that has a shell in two parts that open up
“The speaker used the word “clam” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
constellation
a group of stars that forms a particular pattern and has a name
“A clear definition of the word “constellation” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
die
a metal block used to press or cut something into a particular shape
“Learners saw the word “die” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
director
someone who is in charge of a particular activity or organization
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “director.””
earn
to receive a particular amount of money for the work that you do
“Learners hear “earn” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
engineer
someone whose job is to design or build roads, bridges, machines etc
“The speaker used the word “engineer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
exclusion
when someone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place
“Learners saw the word “exclusion” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
fore
the fore parts of a ship, plane, or animal are the parts at the front
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as fore.”
grade
a particular level of quality that a product, material etc has
“A clear definition of the word “grade” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
heartbeat
the action or sound of your heart as it pumps blood through your body
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “heartbeat.””
institution
a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose
“Learners saw the word “institution” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
mat
a small piece of thick rough material which covers part of a floor
“Learners saw the word “mat” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
nose
the part of a person’s or animal’s face used for smelling or breathing
“The speaker used the word “nose” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
outside
the part or surface of something that is furthest from the centre
“The speaker used the word “outside” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
pair
an object that is made from two similar parts that are joined together
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “pair.””
react
to behave in a particular way or show a particular emotion because of something that has happened or been said
“A clear example helps learners use “react” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
seat
a place where you can sit, especially one in a vehicle or one from which you watch a performance, sports event etc
“The speaker used the word “seat” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
stalk
a long narrow part of a plant that supports leaves, fruits, or flowers
“A clear definition of the word “stalk” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
standardize
to make all the things of one particular type the same as each other
“The speaker explains how “standardize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
tradition
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or these beliefs, customs etc in general
“Learners saw the word “tradition” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
windmill
a building or structure with parts that turn around in the wind, used for producing electrical power or crushing grain
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “windmill.””
afternoon
the part of the day after the morning and before the evening
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “afternoon.””
back
the part of something that is furthest from the front
“The speaker used the word “back” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bear
to have or show a sign, mark, or particular appearance, especially when this shows that something has happened or is true
“Learners hear “bear” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
beyond
more or greater than a particular amount, level, or limit
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “beyond” helps express a precise idea.”
blood
the red liquid that your heart pumps around your body
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “blood.””
bony
someone or part of their body that is bony is very thin
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as bony.”
breast
the part of your body between your neck and your stomach
“The speaker used the word “breast” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
ear
the top part of a plant such as wheat that produces grain
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “ear.””
engine
the part of a vehicle that produces power to make it move
“Learners saw the word “engine” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
estuary
the wide part of a river where it goes into the sea
“The speaker used the word “estuary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
false
a statement, story etc that is false is completely untrue
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “false” signals a particular quality.”
finish
to complete the last part of something that you are doing
“The speaker explains how “finish” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
foot
the part of your body that you stand on and walk on
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “foot.””
hind
relating to the back part of an animal with four legs
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “hind” signals a particular quality.”
invite
to ask someone to come to a party, wedding, meal etc
“A clear example helps learners use “invite” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
lid
a cover for the open part of a pot, box, or other container
“The speaker used the word “lid” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
magazine
a large thin book with a paper cover that contains news stories, articles, photographs etc, and is sold weekly or monthly
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “magazine.””
movie
a film made to be shown at the cinema or on television
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “movie.””
mow
the part of a barn where hay, straw, etc, is stored
“A clear definition of the word “mow” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
percentage
an amount expressed as if it is part of a total which is 100
“Learners saw the word “percentage” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
print
to produce many printed copies of a book, newspaper etc
“The speaker explains how “print” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
regard
to think about someone or something in a particular way
“The speaker explains how “regard” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
religious
relating to religion in general or to a particular religion
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “religious” signals a particular quality.”
silvery
a silvery voice or sound is light, pleasant, and musical
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as silvery.”
treat
to behave towards someone or something in a particular way
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “treat” describes an action or change.”
unlike
completely different from a particular person or thing
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “unlike” helps express a precise idea.”
viewpoint
a particular way of thinking about a problem or subject
“The speaker used the word “viewpoint” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
vowel
one of the human speech sounds that you make by letting your breath flow out without closing any part of your mouth or throat
“The speaker used the word “vowel” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
architecture
the style and design of a building or buildings
“A clear definition of the word “architecture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
ceiling
the inner surface of the top part of a room
“A clear definition of the word “ceiling” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
chapter
one of the parts into which a book is divided
“A clear definition of the word “chapter” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
chimney
a vertical pipe that allows smoke from a fire to pass out of a building up into the air, or the part of this pipe that is above the roof
“The speaker used the word “chimney” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
home
the house, apartment, or place where you live
“The speaker used the word “home” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
invent
to make, design, or think of a new type of thing
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “invent” describes an action or change.”
left
the side of your body that contains your heart
“A clear definition of the word “left” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
lion
a large animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and parts of southern Asia. Lions have gold-coloured fur and the male has a mane.
“Learners saw the word “lion” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
meet
to go to a place where someone will be at a particular time, according to an arrangement, so that you can talk or do something together
“A clear example helps learners use “meet” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
name
to give someone or something a particular name
“The speaker explains how “name” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
opera
a musical play in which all of the words are sung
“A clear definition of the word “opera” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
oral
a spoken test, especially in a foreign language
“Learners saw the word “oral” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
pain
the feeling you have when part of your body hurts
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “pain.””
painful
if a part of your body is painful, it hurts
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “painful” signals a particular quality.”
partner
to be someone’s partner in a dance, game etc
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “partner” describes an action or change.”
prose
language in its usual form, as opposed to poetry
“The speaker used the word “prose” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
quarter
to cut or divide something into four parts
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “quarter” describes an action or change.”
recent
having happened or started only a short time ago
“The speaker uses “recent” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
slay
to kill someone – used especially in newspapers
“The speaker explains how “slay” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
talk
to say things to someone as part of a conversation
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “talk” describes an action or change.”
tire
to start to feel tired, or make someone feel tired
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “tire” describes an action or change.”
afterward
If you do something or if something happens afterward, you do it or it happens after a particular event or time that has already been mentioned
“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change afterward.”
already
before now, or before a particular time
“The team responded already when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”
behind
the part of your body that you sit on
“Learners saw the word “behind” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
cap
to have a particular substance on top
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “cap” describes an action or change.”
cinema
a building in which films are shown
“The speaker used the word “cinema” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
corn
a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob (= long hard part ) , which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or fed to animals
“Learners saw the word “corn” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
fifth
one of five equal parts of something
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “fifth” helps express a precise idea.”
flute
a musical instrument like a thin pipe, that you play by holding it across your lips, blowing over a hole, and pressing down buttons with your fingers
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “flute.””
piano
a large musical instrument that has a long row of black and white key s . You play the piano by sitting in front of it and pressing the keys.
“A clear definition of the word “piano” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
roadway
the part of the road used by vehicles
“A clear definition of the word “roadway” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
tale
a story about exciting imaginary events
“Learners saw the word “tale” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
theatrical
relating to the performing of plays
“The speaker uses “theatrical” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
yolk
the yellow part in the centre of an egg
“A clear definition of the word “yolk” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
carol
a traditional Christmas song
“The speaker used the word “carol” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
accordion
a musical instrument like a large box that you hold in both hands. You play it by pressing the sides together and pulling them out again, while you push buttons and key s .
“Learners saw the word “accordion” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
disposition
a particular type of character which makes someone likely to behave or react in a certain way
“The speaker used the word “disposition” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
indicative
to be a clear sign that a particular situation exists or that something is likely to be true
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as indicative.”
mentality
a particular attitude or way of thinking, especially one that you think is wrong or stupid
“A clear definition of the word “mentality” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
serve
to give someone food or drink, especially as part of a meal or in a restaurant, bar etc
“The speaker explains how “serve” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
temperament
the emotional part of someone’s character, especially how likely they are to be happy, angry etc
“Learners saw the word “temperament” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
turf
a surface that consists of soil with grass on top, or an artificial surface that looks like this
“The speaker used the word “turf” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
hand
the part of your body at the end of your arm, including your fingers and thumb, that you use to hold things
“A clear definition of the word “hand” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
organization
a group such as a club or business that has formed for a particular purpose
“The speaker used the word “organization” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
oriental
relating to or from the eastern part of the world, especially China and Japan
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as oriental.”
paralyse
if something paralyses you, it makes you lose the ability to move part or all of your body, or to feel it
“The speaker explains how “paralyse” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
program
a set of instructions given to a computer to make it perform an operation
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “program.””
injury
a wound or damage to part of your body caused by an accident or attack
“The speaker used the word “injury” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
instrumental
a piece of music in which no voices are used, only instruments
“Learners saw the word “instrumental” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
paradise
a place that has everything you need for doing a particular activity
“The speaker used the word “paradise” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
apt
exactly right for a particular situation or purpose
“The speaker uses “apt” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
filth
very offensive language, stories, or pictures about sex
“A clear definition of the word “filth” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
artillery
large guns, either on wheels or fixed in one place
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “artillery.””
civilization
a society that is well organized and developed, used especially about a particular society in a particular place or at a particular time
“The speaker used the word “civilization” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
compartment
a smaller enclosed space inside something larger
“Learners saw the word “compartment” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
Elementary
concerning the first and easiest part of a subject
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as elementary.”
headquarters
the main building or offices used by a large company or organization
“The speaker used the word “headquarters” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
kindle
to start burning; to make a fire start burning
“A clear example helps learners use “kindle” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
melancholy
a feeling of sadness for no particular reason
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “melancholy.””
plead
to give a particular excuse for your actions
“Learners hear “plead” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
fetch
to make people react in a particular way
“Learners hear “fetch” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
live
to have your home in a particular place
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “live” describes an action or change.”
commence
to begin or to start something
“A clear example helps learners use “commence” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
taboo
a custom that says you must avoid a particular activity or subject, either because it is considered offensive or because your religion does not allow it
“The speaker used the word “taboo” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
abdomen
the part of your body between your chest and legs which contains your stomach, bowel s etc
“Learners saw the word “abdomen” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
acupuncture
a treatment for pain and disease that involves pushing special needles into parts of the body
“A clear definition of the word “acupuncture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
anode
the part of a battery that collects electron s , often a wire or piece of metal with the sign (+)
“A clear definition of the word “anode” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
appointee
An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility
“The speaker used the word “appointee” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
archbishop
a priest of the highest rank, who is in charge of all the churches in a particular area
“A clear definition of the word “archbishop” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
birthrate
the number of births for every 100 or every 1,000 people in a particular year in a particular place
“The speaker used the word “birthrate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
buddha
Buddha is the title given to Gautama Siddhartha, the religious teacher and founder of Buddhism
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “buddha.””
cadre
a small group of specially trained people in a profession, political party, or military force
“A clear definition of the word “cadre” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
collar
the part of a shirt, coat etc that fits around your neck, and is usually folded over
“The speaker used the word “collar” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
communist
someone who is a member of a political party that supports communism, or who believes in communism
“A clear definition of the word “communist” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
farther
a greater distance than before or than something else; a comparative form of ‘far’
“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change farther.”
headline
the title of a newspaper report, which is printed in large letters above the report
“Learners saw the word “headline” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hip
one of the two parts on each side of your body between the top of your leg and your waist
“The speaker used the word “hip” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
hostess
a woman at a party, meal etc who has invited all the guests and provides them with food, drink etc
“The speaker used the word “hostess” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
inaugural
an inaugural speech is the first given by someone who is starting an important job
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as inaugural.”
insider
someone who has a special knowledge of a particular organization because they are part of it
“Learners saw the word “insider” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
Islam
the Muslim religion, which was started by Muhammad and whose holy book is the Quran (Koran)
“Learners saw the word “islam” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
jerk
to move with a quick sudden movement, or to make part of your body move in this way
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “jerk” describes an action or change.”
lose
to stop having a particular attitude, quality, ability etc, or to gradually have less of it
“A clear example helps learners use “lose” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
Marxist
A Marxist is a person who believes in Marxism or who is a member of a Marxist party
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “marxist.””
minister
a politician who is in charge of a government depart-ment, in Britain and some other countries
“A clear definition of the word “minister” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
monk
a member of an all-male religious group that lives apart from other people in a monastery
“The speaker used the word “monk” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
music
a series of sounds made by instruments or voices in a way that is pleasant or exciting
“The speaker used the word “music” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
paint
a liquid that you put on a surface, using a brush to make the surface a particular colour
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “paint.””
politburo
the most important decision-making committee of a Communist party or Communist government
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “politburo.””
possible
someone or something that might be suitable or acceptable for a particular purpose
“The speaker used the word “possible” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
sermon
a talk given as part of a Christian church service, usually on a religious or moral subject
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “sermon.””
staircase
a set of stairs inside a building with its supports and the side parts that you hold on to
“A clear definition of the word “staircase” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
suitability
the degree to which something or someone has the right qualities for a particular purpose
“A clear definition of the word “suitability” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
swollen
a part of your body that is swollen is bigger than usual, especially because you are ill or injured
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as swollen.”
tactical
relating to what you do to achieve what you want, especially as part of a game or large plan
“The speaker uses “tactical” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
tribunal
a type of court that is given official authority to deal with a particular situation or problem
“The speaker used the word “tribunal” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
tuberculosis
a serious infectious disease that affects many parts of your body, especially your lungs
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “tuberculosis.””
underside
The underside of something is the part of it which normally faces towards the ground
“A clear definition of the word “underside” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
vicar
a priest in the Church of England who is in charge of a church in a particular area
“The speaker used the word “vicar” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
actually
used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation
“The result was described actually in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
advertising
the activity or business of advertising things on television, in newspapers etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “advertising.””
after
when a particular event or time has happened, or when someone has done something
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “after” helps express a precise idea.”
alligator
a large animal with a long mouth and tail and sharp teeth that lives in the hot wet parts of the US and China
“A clear definition of the word “alligator” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
ancient
belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as ancient.”
art
the use of painting, drawing, sculpture etc to represent things or express ideas
“A clear definition of the word “art” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
become
to start to have a feeling or quality, or to start to develop into something
“A clear example helps learners use “become” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
bibliography
a list of all the books and articles used in preparing a piece of writing
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bibliography.””
calligraphy
the art of producing beautiful writing using special pens or brushes, or the writing produced this way
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “calligraphy.””
cancer
a very serious disease in which cells in one part of the body start to grow in a way that is not normal
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cancer.””
championship
a competition to find which player, team etc is the best in a particular sport
“A clear definition of the word “championship” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
disqualify
to stop someone from taking part in an activity because they have broken a rule
“A clear example helps learners use “disqualify” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
drawer
part of a piece of furniture, such as a desk, that you pull out and push in and use to keep things in
“The speaker used the word “drawer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
goddess
a female being who is believed to control the world or part of it, or represents a particular quality
“The speaker used the word “goddess” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
Great
a very successful and famous person in a particular sport, profession etc
“A clear definition of the word “great” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
intercom
a communication system by which people in different parts of a building, aircraft etc can speak to each other
“The speaker used the word “intercom” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
jew
someone whose religion is Judaism, or who is a member of a group whose traditional religion is Judaism
“Learners saw the word “jew” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”