A2 Key: Culture & media

The words

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

stylistic

relating to the particular way an artist, writer, musician etc makes or performs something, especially the technical features or methods they use

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as stylistic.”

masterpiece

a work of art, a piece of writing or music etc that is of very high quality or that is the best that a particular artist, writer etc has produced

“Learners saw the word “masterpiece” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

dance

a special set of movements performed to a particular type of music

“A clear definition of the word “dance” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

primitive

an artist who paints simple pictures like those of a child

“The speaker used the word “primitive” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

reprint

to print a book, story, newspaper article etc again

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “reprint” describes an action or change.”

critic

someone whose job is to make judgments about the good and bad qualities of art, music, films etc

“Learners saw the word “critic” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

era

a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “era.””

artistic

relating to art or culture

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “artistic” signals a particular quality.”

play

to perform a piece of music on a musical instrument

“Learners hear “play” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

term

a word or expression with a particular meaning, especially one that is used for a specific subject or type of language

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “term.””

linguistics

the study of language in general and of particular languages, their structure, grammar, and history

“Learners saw the word “linguistics” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

article

a piece of writing about a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “article.””

cultural

belonging or relating to a particular society and its way of life

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as cultural.”

designate

to choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “designate” describes an action or change.”

lens

the part of a camera through which the light travels before it reaches the film

“Learners saw the word “lens” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

pronunciation

the way in which a language or a particular word is pronounced

“The speaker used the word “pronunciation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

recorder

a piece of electrical equipment that records music, films etc

“Learners saw the word “recorder” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

retell

to tell a story again, often in a different way or in a different language

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “retell” describes an action or change.”

symphony

a long piece of music usually in four parts, written for an orchestra

“A clear definition of the word “symphony” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

thriller

a book or film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime

“Learners saw the word “thriller” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

epic

an epic book, poem, or film tells a long story about brave actions and exciting events

“The speaker uses “epic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”

ethnic

relating to a particular race, nation, or tribe and their customs and traditions

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “ethnic” signals a particular quality.”

extract

a short piece of writing, music etc taken from a particular book, piece of music etc

“A clear definition of the word “extract” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

film

a story that is told using sound and moving pictures, shown at a cinema or on television

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “film.””

hebrew

the language traditionally used by the Jewish people

“The speaker used the word “hebrew” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

period

a particular length of time with a beginning and an end

“A clear definition of the word “period” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

presence

when someone or something is present in a particular place

“The speaker used the word “presence” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

traditional

being part of the traditions of a country or group of people

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “traditional” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

artillery

large guns, either on wheels or fixed in one place

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “artillery.””

chord

a combination of several musical notes that are played at the same time and sound pleasant together

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “chord.””

climax

the most exciting or important part of a story or experience, which usually comes near the end

“Learners saw the word “climax” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

concert

a performance given by musicians or singers

“Learners saw the word “concert” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

deposit

to put something down in a particular place

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “deposit” describes an action or change.”

elapse

if a particular period of time elapses, it passes

“Learners hear “elapse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

establish

to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time

“A clear example helps learners use “establish” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

fabric

the fabric of a society is its basic structure, way of life, relationships, and traditions

“A clear definition of the word “fabric” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

quarterly

a magazine that is produced four times a year

“The speaker used the word “quarterly” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

repeat

the sign that tells a performer to play a piece of music again, or the music that is played again

“The speaker used the word “repeat” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

replace

to start doing something instead of another person, or start being used instead of another thing

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “replace” describes an action or change.”

villain

the main bad character in a film, play, or story

“A clear definition of the word “villain” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

already

before now, or before a particular time

“The team responded already when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”

around

in or to many places or parts of an area

“The report explains why the culture and media discussion pattern developed around.”

ceremony

an important social or religious event, when a traditional set of actions is performed in a formal way

“Learners saw the word “ceremony” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

culture

the beliefs, way of life, art, and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “culture.””

delivery

the act of bringing goods, letters etc to a particular person or place, or the things that are brought

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “delivery.””

documentary

a film or television or a radio programme that gives detailed information about a particular subject

“A clear definition of the word “documentary” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

equip

to provide a person or place with the things that are needed for a particular kind of activity or work

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “equip” describes an action or change.”

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.”

genre

a particular type of art, writing, music etc, which has certain features that all examples of this type share

“The speaker used the word “genre” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

solo

to perform a solo in a piece of music

“The report explains why the culture and media discussion pattern developed solo.”

thereafter

after a particular event or time

“The team responded thereafter when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”

website

a place on the Internet where you can find information about something, especially a particular organization

“A clear definition of the word “website” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

accent

the way someone pronounces the words of a language, showing which country or which part of a country they come from

“Learners saw the word “accent” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

copyright

the legal right to be the only producer or seller of a book, play, film, or record for a specific length of time

“The speaker used the word “copyright” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

edit

to prepare a book, piece of film etc for printing or broadcasting by removing mistakes or parts that are not acceptable

“Learners hear “edit” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

expenditure

the total amount of money that a government, organization, or person spends during a particular period of time

“The speaker used the word “expenditure” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

fill

to perform a particular job, activity, or purpose in an organization, or to find someone or something to do this

“A clear example helps learners use “fill” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

hobbyist

You can refer to person who is very interested in a particular hobby and spends a lot of time on it as a hobbyist

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “hobbyist.””

outlook

a view from a particular place

“The speaker used the word “outlook” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

patrol

to go around the different parts of an area or building at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger

“Learners hear “patrol” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

score

a written or printed copy of a piece of music, especially for a large group of performers, or the music itself

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “score.””

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.”

allot

to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “allot” describes an action or change.”

convenience

the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time

“The speaker used the word “convenience” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

counterpart

Someone's or something's counterpart is another person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different place

“A clear definition of the word “counterpart” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

exclusive

an important or exciting story that is printed in only one newspaper, because that newspaper was the first to find out about it

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “exclusive.””

renaissance

a new interest in something, especially a particular form of art, music etc, that has not been popular for a long period

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “renaissance.””

repertory

a type of theatre work in which actors perform different plays on different days, instead of doing the same play for a long time

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “repertory.””

smear

to tell an untrue story about someone important in order to make people lose respect for them – used especially in newspapers

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “smear” describes an action or change.”

unearth

to find something after searching for it, especially something that has been buried in the ground or lost for a long time

“A clear example helps learners use “unearth” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

warranty

a written agreement in which a company selling something promises to repair it if it breaks within a particular period of time

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “warranty.””

high

the highest price, number, temperature etc that has ever been recorded, or that has been recorded within a particular period of time

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “high.””

newspaper

a set of large folded sheets of printed paper containing news, articles, pictures, advertisements etc which is sold daily or weekly

“The speaker used the word “newspaper” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

media

all the organizations, such as television, radio, and newspapers, that provide news and information for the public, or the people who do this work

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “media.””

scoop

an important or exciting news story that is printed in one newspaper or shown on one television station before any of the others know about it

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “scoop.””

tribe

a social group consisting of people of the same race who have the same beliefs, customs, language etc, and usually live in one particular area ruled by their leader

“Learners saw the word “tribe” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

only

not more than a particular number, age etc

“The team responded only when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”

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.”

produce

to cause a particular result or effect

“Learners hear “produce” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

evening

the early part of the night between the end of the day and the time you go to bed

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “evening.””

about

a little more or less than a particular number, amount, or size

“The result was described about in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”

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.”

consequence

something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

“The speaker used the word “consequence” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

corrupt

to encourage someone to start behaving in an immoral or dishonest way

“A clear example helps learners use “corrupt” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

crack

a very narrow space between two things or two parts of something

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “crack.””

delicate

a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “delicate” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

even

flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts

“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as even.”

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.”

gutter

the low part at the edge of a road where water collects and flows away

“A clear definition of the word “gutter” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

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.”

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.””

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.””

room

a part of the inside of a building that has its own walls, floor, and ceiling

“The speaker used the word “room” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

separate

to divide or split into different parts, or to make something do this

“The speaker explains how “separate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

stun

to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately

“Learners hear “stun” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

undertake

to accept that you are responsible for a piece of work, and start to do it

“A clear example helps learners use “undertake” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

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.”

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.””

air

the mixture of gases around the Earth, that we breathe

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “air.””

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.”

complex

a group of buildings, or a large building with many parts, used for a particular purpose

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “complex.””

feature

a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “feature.””

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.”

float

a large vehicle that is decorated to drive through the streets as part of a special event

“Learners saw the word “float” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

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.”

heart

the organ in your chest which pumps blood through your body

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “heart.””

integral

Something that is an integral part of something is an essential part of that thing

“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as integral.”

legend

an old, well-known story, often about brave people, adventures, or magical events

“A clear definition of the word “legend” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

lump

a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape

“Learners saw the word “lump” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

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.”

operation

the process of cutting into someone’s body to repair or remove a part that is damaged

“The speaker used the word “operation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

proportion

A proportion of a group or an amount is a part of it

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “proportion.””

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.”

swell

to become larger and rounder than normal – used especially about parts of the body

“A clear example helps learners use “swell” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

yellow

having the colour of butter or the middle part of an egg

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as yellow.”

abstract

a short written statement containing only the most important ideas in a speech, article etc

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “abstract.””

artificial

not real or not made of natural things but made to be like something that is real or natural

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as artificial.”

authentic

a painting, document, book etc that is authentic has been proved to be by a particular person

“The speaker uses “authentic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”

brown

having the colour of earth, wood, or coffee

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as brown.”

Chinese

relating to China, its people, or its language

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “chinese” signals a particular quality.”

declare

to state officially and publicly that a particular situation exists or that something is true

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “declare” describes an action or change.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

subject

the thing you are talking about or considering in a conversation, discussion, book, film etc

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “subject.””

symbol

a picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea

“Learners saw the word “symbol” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

utilize

to use something for a particular purpose

“Learners hear “utilize” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

withdraw

to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this

“Learners hear “withdraw” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

area

a particular part of a country, town etc

“The speaker used the word “area” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

calendar

a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall

“Learners saw the word “calendar” 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.”

fifth

one of five equal parts of something

“In this culture and media discussion, the word “fifth” helps express a precise idea.”

gesture

a movement of part of your body, especially your hands or head, to show what you mean or how you feel

“A clear definition of the word “gesture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

landscape

an area of countryside or land of a particular type, used especially when talking about its appearance

“A clear definition of the word “landscape” 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.”

ninth

one of nine equal parts of something

“In this culture and media discussion, the word “ninth” helps express a precise idea.”

party

a social event when a lot of people meet together to enjoy themselves by eating, drinking, dancing etc

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “party.””

tendency

if someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it

“Learners saw the word “tendency” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

third

one of three equal parts of something

“In this culture and media discussion, the word “third” helps express a precise idea.”

trousers

a piece of clothing that covers the lower half of your body, with a separate part fitting over each leg

“A clear definition of the word “trousers” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

commentator

someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, and who writes about it or discusses it on the television or radio

“The speaker used the word “commentator” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

history

all the things that happened in the past, especially the political, social, or economic development of a nation

“Learners saw the word “history” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

practice

something that people do often, especially a particular way of doing something or a social or religious custom

“A clear definition of the word “practice” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

radio

a piece of electronic equipment which you use to listen to programmes that are broadcast, such as music and news

“A clear definition of the word “radio” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

skirt

a piece of outer clothing worn by women and girls, which hangs down from the waist like the bottom part of a dress

“The speaker used the word “skirt” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

deadly

You can use deadly to emphasize that something has a particular quality, especially an unpleasant or undesirable quality

“The result was described deadly in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”

dictionary

a book that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings in the same language, or another language

“Learners saw the word “dictionary” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

fate

the things that happen to someone or something, especially unpleasant things that end their existence or end a particular period

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fate.””

help

to make it possible or easier for someone to do something by doing part of their work or by giving them something they need

“The speaker explains how “help” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

key

a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etc

“The speaker used the word “key” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

policy

a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “policy.””

sophisticated

a sophisticated machine, system, method etc is very well designed and very advanced, and often works in a complicated way

“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as sophisticated.”

structure

the way in which the parts of something are connected with each other and form a whole, or the thing that these parts make up

“The speaker used the word “structure” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

board

a flat piece of wood, plastic, card etc that you use for a particular purpose such as cutting things on, or for playing indoor games

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “board.””

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.””

swing

to make regular movements forwards and backwards or from one side to another while hanging from a particular point, or to make something do this

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “swing” describes an action or change.”

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.”

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.”

activate

to make an electrical system or chemical process start working

“The speaker explains how “activate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

activity

things that people do, especially in order to achieve a particular aim

“The speaker used the word “activity” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

adequate

enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose

“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as adequate.”

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.””

alphabet

a set of letters, arranged in a particular order, and used in writing

“The speaker used the word “alphabet” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

apparent

seeming to have a particular feeling or attitude, although this may not be true

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “apparent” signals a particular quality.”

artery

one of the tubes that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body

“A clear definition of the word “artery” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

assembly

the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “assembly.””

automate

to start using computers and machines to do a job, rather than people

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “automate” describes an action or change.”

axis

the imaginary line around which a large round object, such as the Earth, turns

“The speaker used the word “axis” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

band

a group of musicians, especially a group that plays popular music

“The speaker used the word “band” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

base

the most important part of something, from which new ideas develop

“A clear definition of the word “base” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

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.””

bid

to offer to pay a particular price for goods, especially in an auction

“A clear example helps learners use “bid” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

born

someone who has a strong natural ability to lead, play music etc

“The speaker uses “born” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”

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.”

brilliant

A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful

“The speaker uses “brilliant” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”

bulb

the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from

“The speaker used the word “bulb” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

bureau

a government department or a part of a government department in the US

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bureau.””

calf

the part of the back of your leg between your knee and your ankle

“Learners saw the word “calf” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

carton

a small box made of cardboard or plastic that contains food or a drink

“A clear definition of the word “carton” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

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.”

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.”

characterize

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a particular way

“The speaker explains how “characterize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

charter

a statement of the principles, duties, and purposes of an organization

“The speaker used the word “charter” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

chest

the front part of your body between your neck and your stomach

“A clear definition of the word “chest” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

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.”

clay

a type of heavy sticky earth that can be used for making pots, bricks etc

“The speaker used the word “clay” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

colon

the lower part of the bowels , in which food is changed into waste matter

“A clear definition of the word “colon” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

comic

a magazine for children that tells a story using comic strips

“A clear definition of the word “comic” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

committee

a group of people chosen to do a particular job, make decisions etc

“A clear definition of the word “committee” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

component

the component parts of something are the parts that it consists of

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “component” signals a particular quality.”

composition

the way in which something is made up of different parts, things, or members

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “composition.””

conjunction

a word such as ‘and’, ‘but’, or ‘because’ which joins parts of a sentence

“Learners saw the word “conjunction” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

conservative

someone who supports or is a member of the Conservative Party in Britain

“The speaker used the word “conservative” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

consonant

relating to a combination of musical notes that sounds pleasant

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “consonant” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

crumble

to break apart into lots of little pieces, or make something do this

“Learners hear “crumble” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”

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.”

damage

to cause physical harm to something or to part of someone’s body

“A clear example helps learners use “damage” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

date

a particular day of the month or year, especially shown by a number

“Learners saw the word “date” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

dedicate

to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing

“A clear example helps learners use “dedicate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

deformity

a condition in which part of someone’s body is not the normal shape

“A clear definition of the word “deformity” 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.”

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.”

doctrine

a set of beliefs that form an important part of a religion or system of ideas

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “doctrine.””

earth

to make electrical equipment safe by connecting it to the ground with a wire

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “earth” describes an action or change.”

embargo

to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country

“The speaker explains how “embargo” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

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.”

environment

the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities

“The speaker used the word “environment” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

exposition

a large public event at which you show or sell products, art etc

“Learners saw the word “exposition” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

face

the front part of your head, where your eyes, nose, and mouth are

“A clear definition of the word “face” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

farewell

a party or dinner that you have because someone is leaving a job, city etc

“In this culture and media discussion, the word “farewell” helps express a precise idea.”

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.”

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.”

fund

an amount of money that is collected and kept for a particular purpose

“The speaker used the word “fund” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

gear

a set of equipment or tools you need for a particular activity

“A clear definition of the word “gear” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

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.””

hemisphere

a half of the Earth, especially one of the halves above and below the equator

“Learners saw the word “hemisphere” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

heritage

the traditional beliefs, values, customs etc of a family, country, or society

“The speaker used the word “heritage” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

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.”

hood

a part of a coat, jacket etc that you can pull up to cover your head

“Learners saw the word “hood” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”

ice

to cover an injured part of the body in ice to stop it from swelling

“The speaker explains how “ice” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”

incentive

something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc

“The speaker used the word “incentive” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

ingredient

one of the foods that you use to make a particular food or dish

“The speaker used the word “ingredient” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

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.””

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.”

intermediate

an intermediate stage in a process of development is between two other stages

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “intermediate” signals a particular quality.”

intricate

containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “intricate” signals a particular quality.”

involved

having so many different parts that it is difficult to understand

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “involved” signals a particular quality.”

join

to begin to take part in an activity that other people are involved in

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “join” describes an action or change.”

joint

a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “joint.””

kit

a set of tools, equipment etc that you use for a particular purpose or activity

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “kit.””

law

the whole system of rules that people in a particular country or area must obey

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “law.””

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.””

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.”

mode

a particular way or style of behaving, living or doing something

“The speaker used the word “mode” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

monetary

relating to money, especially all the money in a particular country

“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “monetary” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

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.”

novel

a long written story in which the characters and events are usually imaginary

“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “novel.””

organ

a part of the body, such as the heart or lungs, that has a particular purpose

“A clear definition of the word “organ” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”

outbreak

the sudden start of sth unpleasant, especially violence or a disease

“The speaker used the word “outbreak” 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.”

perceive

to understand or think of something or someone in a particular way

“A clear example helps learners use “perceive” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

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.”

pharmacy

a shop or a part of a shop where medicines are prepared and sold

“The speaker used the word “pharmacy” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”

plough

to turn over the earth using a plough so that seeds can be planted

“A clear example helps learners use “plough” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”

point

a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion

“Learners saw the word “point” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”