B1 Preliminary: Culture & media

The words

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

jazz

a type of music that has a strong beat and parts for performers to play alone

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

audition

An audition is a short performance given by an actor, dancer, or musician so that a director or conductor can decide if they are good enough to be in a play, film, or orchestra

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

cultivated

someone who is cultivated is intelligent and knows a lot about music, art, literature etc

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

ballet

a performance in which dancing and music tell a story without any speaking

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

premiere

the first public performance of a film, play, or piece of music

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

retrospective

a show of the work of an artist , actor, film-maker etc that includes examples of all the kinds of work they have done

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

montage

the process of making a whole picture, film, or piece of music or writing by combining parts of different pictures, films etc in an interesting and unusual way

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

audience

a group of people who come to watch and listen to someone speaking or performing in public

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

custom

something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional

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

original

a work of art or a document that is not a copy, but is the one produced by the writer or artist

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

automatic

an automatic machine is designed to work without needing someone to operate it for each part of a process

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

correspondent

someone who is employed by a newspaper or a television station etc to report news from a particular area or on a particular subject

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

performance

when someone performs a play or a piece of music

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

brand

a type of product made by a particular company, that has a particular name or design

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

beginning

the start or first part of an event, story, period of time etc

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

shot

the view of something in a film or television programme that is produced by having the camera in a particular position

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

artist

someone who produces art, especially paintings or drawings

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

bow

to bend the top part of your body forward in order to show respect for someone important, or as a way of thanking an audience

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

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.””

illumination

a clear explanation or understanding of a particular subject

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

aeronautics

the science of designing and flying planes

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

editor

the person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine, or part of a newspaper or magazine, and decides what should be included in it

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

actor

someone who performs in a play or film

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

actress

a woman who performs in a play or film

“The speaker used the word “actress” 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.”

unforgettable

an unforgettable experience, sight etc affects you so strongly that you will never forget it, especially because it is particularly good or beautiful

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

entertainment

things such as films, television, performances etc that are intended to amuse or interest people

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

repertoire

all the plays, pieces of music etc that a performer or group knows and can perform

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

strategic

done as part of a plan, especially in a military, business, or political situation

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

subtitle

the words printed over a film in a foreign language to translate what is being said by the actors

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

historian

A historian is a person who specializes in the study of history, and who writes books and articles about it

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

motif

an idea, subject, or image that is regularly repeated and developed in a book, film, work of art etc

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

cartoon

a short film that is made by photographing a series of drawings

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

prolific

a prolific artist, writer etc produces many works of art, books etc

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

terrestrial

relating to the Earth rather than to the moon or other planets

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

sculpture

an object made out of stone, wood, clay etc by an artist

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

deviate

To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others

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

style

a particular way of doing, designing, or producing something, especially one that is typical of a particular place, period of time, or group of people

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

arabic

Something that is Arabic belongs or relates to the language, writing, or culture of the Arabs

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

climactic

forming a very exciting or important part of an event or story, especially near the end of it

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

flashback

a scene in a film, play, book etc that shows something that happened before that point in the story

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

harrow

a farming machine with sharp metal blades, used to break up the earth before planting crops

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

headrest

the top part of a chair or of a seat in a car, plane etc that supports the back of your head

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

root

the part of a plant or tree that grows under the ground and gets water from the soil

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

serial

a story that is broadcast or printed in several separate parts on television, in a magazine etc

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

surrealist

A surrealist is an artist or writer whose work is based on the ideas of surrealism

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

academician

a member of an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc

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

denizen

an animal, plant, or person that lives or is found in a particular place

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

designation

the act of choosing someone or something for a particular purpose, or of giving them a particular description

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

humus

Humus is the part of soil which consists of dead plants that have begun to decay

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

impartial

not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice

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

obscenity

sexually offensive language or behaviour, especially in a book, play, film etc

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

photographer

someone who takes photographs, especially as a professional or as an artist

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

photography

the art, profession, or method of producing photographs or the scenes in films

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

polemic

a written or spoken statement that strongly criticizes or defends a particular idea, opinion, or person

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

sequel

a book, film, play etc that continues the story of an earlier one, usually written or made by the same person

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

sonata

a piece of music with three or four parts that is written for a piano, or for a piano and another instrument

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

choreography

the art of arranging how dancers should move during a performance

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

columnist

someone who writes articles, especially about a particular subject, that appear regularly in a newspaper or magazine

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

connoisseur

someone who knows a lot about something such as art, food, or music

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

fauna

all the animals living in a particular area or period in history

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

folk

folk art, stories, customs etc are traditional and typical of the ordinary people who live in a particular area

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

folklore

the traditional stories, customs etc of a particular area or country

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

font

a set of letters of a particular size and style, used for printing books, newspapers etc or on a computer screen

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

multimedia

You use multimedia to refer to computer programs and products which involve sound, pictures, and film, as well as text

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

obituary

an article in a newspaper about the life of someone who has just died

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

rookie

someone who has just started doing a job and has little experience

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

think

to have a particular opinion or to believe that something is true

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

visual

something such as a picture or the part of a film, video etc that you can see, as opposed to the parts that you hear

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

wreckage

the parts of something such as a plane, ship, or building that are left after it has been destroyed in an accident

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

baroque

relating to the very decorated style of art, music, buildings etc, that was common in Europe in the 17th and early 18th centuries

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

cabaret

entertainment, usually with music, songs, and dancing, performed in a restaurant or club while the customers eat and drink

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

finale

the last part of a piece of music or of a show, event etc

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

graft

to join a part of a plant or tree onto another plant or tree

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

incorporate

to include something as part of a group, system, plan etc

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

palette

a thin curved board that an artist uses to mix paints, holding it by putting his or her thumb through a hole at the edge

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

performer

an actor, musician etc who performs to entertain people

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

protagonist

the most important character in a play, film, or story

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

quartet

four singers or musicians who sing or play together

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

realism

the style of art and literature in which things, especially unpleasant things, are shown or described as they really are in life

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

rendition

someone’s performance of a play, piece of music etc

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

soloist

a musician who performs alone or plays an instrument alone

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

tartan

a traditional Scottish pattern of coloured squares and crossed lines, or cloth, especially wool cloth, with this pattern

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

vote

to show which person or party you want, or whether you support a plan, by marking a piece of paper, raising your hand etc

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

wed

to marry – used especially in literature or newspapers

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

dope

a test given to people or animals taking part in a sport, to see if they have taken or have been given a drug to improve their performance

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

predicate

the part of a sentence that makes a statement about the subject, such as ‘swim’ in ‘Fish swim’ and ‘is an artist’ in ‘She is an artist’

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

quintet

five singers or musicians who perform together

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

reservation

an arrangement which you make so that a place in a hotel, restaurant, plane etc is kept for you at a particular time in the future

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

chromosome

a part of every living cell that is shaped like a thread and contains the gene s that control the size, shape etc that a plant or animal has

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

duo

a piece of music for two performers

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

headhunter

someone who finds people with the right skills and experience to do particular jobs, and who tries to persuade them to leave their present jobs

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

foolproof

Something such as a plan or a machine that is foolproof is so well designed, easy to understand, or easy to use that it cannot go wrong or be used wrongly

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

modernism

a style of art, building etc that was popular especially from the 1940s to the 1960s, in which artists used simple shapes and modern artificial materials

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

upstart

someone who behaves as if they were more important than they really are and who shows a lack of respect towards people who are more experienced or older

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

assign

to give someone a particular job or make them responsible for a particular person or thing

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

compile

to make a book, list, record etc, using different pieces of information, music etc

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

confine

to keep someone or something within the limits of a particular activity or subject

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

conscience

the part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is morally right or wrong

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

domestic

relating to or happening in one particular country and not involving any other countries

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

host

someone at a party, meal etc who has invited the guests and who provides the food, drink etc

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

journal

a serious magazine produced for professional people or those with a particular interest

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

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.”

parade

a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles etc move down the street

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

portion

a part of something larger, especially a part that is different from the other parts

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

potential

the possibility that something will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect

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

specialize

to limit all or most of your study, business etc to a particular subject or activity

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

strain

to injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard

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

synthetic

produced by combining different artificial substances, rather than being naturally produced

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

territory

land that is owned or controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force

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

underneath

the bottom surface of something, or the part of something that is below or under something else

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

apparatus

the set of tools and machines that you use for a particular scientific, medical, or technical purpose

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

attach

to allow something to happen, but only if someone agrees to do a particular thing or accept a particular idea

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

nitrogen

a gas that has no colour or smell, and that forms most of the Earth’s air. It is a chemical element: symbol N

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

recommendation

a suggestion to someone that they should choose a particular thing or person that you think is very good

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

sore

a part of your body that is sore is painful, because of infection or because you have used a muscle too much

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

span

the part of a bridge, arch etc that goes across from one support to another

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

stock

a supply of a particular type of thing that a shop has available to sell

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

tune

a series of musical notes that are played or sung and are nice to listen to

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

twist

to bend or turn something, such as wire, hair, or cloth, into a particular shape

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

recall

to remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past

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

resume

to start doing something again after stopping or being interrupted

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

scenery

the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc

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

typical

having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing

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

depart

to leave, especially when you are starting a journey

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

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.”

fraction

a part of a whole number in mathematics, such as ½ or ¾

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

incline

to slope at a particular angle, or to make something do this

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

lap

the upper part of your legs when you are sitting down

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

launch

to start something, usually something big or important

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

limb

an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing

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

negative

an image on a photographic film that shows dark areas as light and light areas as dark, from which the final picture is printed

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

reference

a book, article etc from which information has been obtained

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

universal

involving everyone in the world or in a particular group

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

assemble

to put all the parts of something together

“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “assemble” 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.”

curve

a line that gradually bends like part of a circle

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

dimension

a part of a situation or a quality involved in it

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

exceed

to be more than a particular number or amount

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

harmony

notes of music combined together in a pleasant way

“Learners saw the word “harmony” 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.”

mean

to have or represent a particular meaning

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

option

a choice you can make in a particular situation

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

ore

rock or earth from which metal can be obtained

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

sphere

a particular area of activity, work, knowledge etc

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

sufficient

as much as is needed for a particular purpose

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

compose

The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.

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

crown

the top part of a hat or someone’s head

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

dialect

a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slightly different from other forms of the same language

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

flavour

the particular taste of a food or drink

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

fluent

able to speak a language very well

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

infect

to make sb share a particular feeling

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

participate

to take part in an activity or event

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

particle

a very small piece of something

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

partial

not complete

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

concoct

to invent a clever story, excuse, or plan, especially in order to deceive someone

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

pigment

a natural substance that makes skin, hair, plants etc a particular colour

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

pseudonym

an invented name that a writer, artist etc uses instead of their real name

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

secretion

a substance, usually liquid, produced by part of a plant or animal

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

wither

if plants wither, they become drier and smaller and start to die

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

cutting

an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine

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

commander

an officer of any rank who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a particular military activity

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

consistent

a consistent argument or idea does not have any parts that do not match other parts

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

extension

the process of making a road, building etc bigger or longer, or the part that is added

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

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.”

indicate

to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true

“The speaker explains how “indicate” is used in a report 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.”

particular

a particular thing or person is the one that you are talking about, and not any other

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

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.”

acceptable

good enough to be used for a particular purpose or to be considered satisfactory

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

campaign

to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or political result

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

battle

a fight between opposing armies, groups of ships, groups of people etc, especially one that is part of a larger war

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

division

the act of separating something into two or more different parts, or the way these parts are separated or shared

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

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.”

seed

a player or team in a competition that is given a particular position, according to how likely they are to win

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

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.”

climate

the typical weather conditions in a particular area

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

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.”

route

to send something somewhere using a particular route

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

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.””

tropical

coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world

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

urgent

very important and needing to be dealt with immediately

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

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.”

blade

the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon

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

comprise

to consist of particular parts, groups etc

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

core

the hard central part of a fruit such as an apple

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

Greek

relating to Greece, its people, or its language

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

substance

a particular type of solid, liquid, or gas

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

atmospheric

relating to the Earth’s atmosphere

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

Latin

the language used in ancient Rome

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

possess

to have a particular quality or ability

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

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.”

appointment

an arrangement for a meeting at an agreed time and place, for a particular purpose

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

caption

A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about

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

cart

a vehicle with no roof that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying heavy things

“Learners saw the word “cart” 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.”

flesh

the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones

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

format

the size, shape, design etc, in which something such as a book or magazine is produced

“The speaker used the word “format” 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.”

inherent

a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from it

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

integrate

to become part of a group or society and be accepted by them, or to help someone do this（

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

martyr

someone who dies for their religious or political beliefs and is admired by people for this

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

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.”

multiply

to do a calculation in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times

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

myth

an ancient story, especially one invented in order to explain natural or historical events

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

nucleus

the central part of an atom, made up of neutrons, protons, and other elementary particles

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

quota

an official limit on the number or amount of something that is allowed in a particular period

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

roll

a piece of paper, camera film, money etc that has been rolled into the shape of a tube

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

rumour

information or a story that is passed from one person to another and which may or may not be true

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

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.”

thumb

the part of your hand that is shaped like a thick short finger and helps you to hold things

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

toll

the number of people killed or injured in a particular accident, by a particular illness etc

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

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.”

unify

if you unify two or more parts or things, or if they unify, they are combined to make a single unit

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

agency

a business that provides a particular service for people or organizations

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

clause

a part of a written law or legal document covering a particular subject of the whole law or document

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

coalition

a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election together

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

coin

to invent a new word or expression, especially one that many people start to use

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

dart

a small pointed object that is thrown or shot as a weapon, or one that is thrown in the game of darts

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

dial

the round part of a clock, watch, machine etc that has numbers that show you the time or a measurement

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

electronic

having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current

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

emergency

an unexpected and dangerous situation that must be dealt with immediately

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

facility

Facilities are buildings, pieces of equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose

“The speaker used the word “facility” 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.”

journalist

someone who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television, or radio

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

mask

something that covers all or part of your face, to protect or to hide it

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

nylon

a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc

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

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.”

pinch

to press a part of someone’s skin very tightly between your finger and thumb, especially so that it hurts

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

practicable

a practicable way of doing something is possible in a particular situation

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

reservoir

a lake, especially an artificial one, where water is stored before it is supplied to people’s houses

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

shovel

a tool with a rounded blade and a long handle used for moving earth, stones etc

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

skeleton

the most important parts of something, to which more detail can be added later

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

split

to divide something into separate parts and share it between two or more people

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

symposium

a formal meeting in which people who know a lot about a particular subject have discussions about it

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

tuck

a pleat or fold in a part of a garment, usually stitched down so as to make it a better fit or as decoration

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

vein

one of the tubes which carries blood to your heart from other parts of your body

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

cathedral

the main church of a particular area under the control of a bishop

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

considering

used to say that you are thinking about a particular fact when you are giving your opinion

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

correspond

if two things or ideas correspond, the parts or information in one relate to the parts or information in the other

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

episode

a television or radio programme that is one of a series of programmes in which the same story is continued each week

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

geology

the study of the rocks, soil etc that make up the Earth, and of the way they have changed since the Earth was formed

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

literature

books, plays, poems etc that people think are important and good

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