B2 First: Culture & media

The words

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

disadvantage

something that causes problems, or that makes someone or something less likely to be successful or effective

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

disadvantageous

unfavourable and likely to cause problems for you

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

minus

something that is a disadvantage because it makes a situation unpleasant

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

disadvantaged

having social problems, such as a lack of money or education, which make it difficult for you to succeed

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

snag

a problem or disadvantage, especially one that is not very serious, which you had not expected

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

cadenza

a difficult part of a long piece of music, which a performer plays alone in order to show his or her skill

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

impressionistic

An impressionistic work of art or piece of writing shows the artist's or writer's impressions of something rather than giving clear details

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

debate

to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution

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

comprehensive

including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt with

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

susceptible

likely to suffer from a particular illness or be affected by a particular problem

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

preferential

preferential treatment, rates etc are deliberately different in order to give an advantage to particular people

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

chart

to record information about a situation or set of events over a period of time, in order to see how it changes or develops

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

petty

a petty problem, detail etc is small and unimportant

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

viewpoint

a particular way of thinking about a problem or subject

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

precise

precise information, details etc are exact, clear, and correct

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

plus

something that is an advantage

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

orbit

the curved path travelled by an object which is moving around another much larger object such as the Earth, the Sun etc

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

shift

to change a situation, discussion etc by giving special attention to one idea or subject instead of to a previous one

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

petroleum

oil that is obtained from below the surface of the Earth and is used to make petrol, paraffin , and various chemical substances

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

resolve

to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty

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

treatment

a particular way of behaving towards someone or of dealing with them

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

gallery

a large building where people can see famous pieces of art

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

interpret

to translate spoken words from one language into another

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

classical

belonging to a traditional style or set of ideas

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

explore

to discuss or think about something carefully

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

inhabitant

one of the people who live in a particular place

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

merit

an advantage or good feature of something

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

thorough

including every possible detail

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

extraneous

not belonging to or directly related to a particular subject or problem

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

Congress

a formal meeting of representatives of different groups, countries etc, to discuss ideas, make decisions etc

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

uniform

a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army etc

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

resolution

a formal decision or statement agreed on by a group of people, especially after a vote

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

whistle

to make a high or musical sound by blowing air out through your lips

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

edge

the part of an object that is furthest from its centre

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

edition

the form that a book, newspaper, magazine etc is produced in

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

elaborate

to give more details or new information about something

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

possession

something that you own or have with you at a particular time

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

complicated

consisting of many closely connected parts

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

native

a person who was born in a particular place

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

interior

the inner part or inside of something

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

epilogue

a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a book, film, or play and discusses or explains the ending

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

nicety

a small detail or point of difference, especially one that is usually considered to be part of the correct way of doing something

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

tribunal

a type of court that is given official authority to deal with a particular situation or problem

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

psychotherapy

the treatment of mental illness, for example depression , by talking to someone and discussing their problems rather than giving them drugs

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

nip

to prevent something from becoming a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts

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

vague

unclear because someone does not give enough detailed information or does not say exactly what they mean

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

dialectic

a method of examining and discussing ideas in order to find the truth, in which two opposing ideas are compared in order to find a solution that includes them both

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

gap

a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing

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

speculate

to guess about the possible causes or effects of something, without knowing all the facts or details

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

allocate

to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made

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

description

a piece of writing or speech that gives details about what someone or something is like

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

specific

a specific thing, person, or group is one particular thing, person, or group

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

sector

a part of an area of activity, especially of business, trade etc

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

segment

to divide something into parts that are different from each other

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

velocity

the speed of something that is moving in a particular direction

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

commitment

a promise to do something or to behave in a particular way

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

perform

to do something, especially something difficult or useful

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

advantage

a good or useful feature that something has

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

due

expected to happen or arrive at a particular time

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

Elementary

concerning the first and easiest part of a subject

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

fault

a bad or weak part of someone’s character

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

constitute

to be the parts that together form sth

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

react

to behave in a particular way or show a particular emotion because of something that has happened or been said

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

conductor

someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing

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

homogeneous

Homogeneous is used to describe a group or thing which has members or parts that are all the same

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

reception

a particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etc

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

attract

to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in something

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

conduct

to stand in front of a group of musicians or singers and direct their playing or singing

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

conference

a large formal meeting where a lot of people discuss important matters such as business, politics, or science, especially for several days

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

disorder

a mental or physical illness which prevents part of your body from working properly

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

hammer

to hit something with a hammer in order to force it into a particular position or shape

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

mineral

a substance that is formed naturally in the earth, such as coal, salt, stone, or gold. Minerals can be dug out of the ground and used

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

organic

relating to farming or gardening methods of growing food without using artificial chemicals, or produced or grown by these methods

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

satellite

a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth, moon etc, used for radio, television, and other electronic communication

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

artistry

skill in a particular artistic activity

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

fold

a line made in paper or material when you fold one part of it over another

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

gene

a part of a cell in a living thing that controls what it looks like, how it grows, and how it develops. People get their genes from their parents

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

local

relating to the particular area you live in, or the area you are talking about

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

location

a particular place, especially in relation to other areas, buildings etc

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

specialist

someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, or is very skilled at it

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

departure

an act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey

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

detail

a single feature, fact, or piece of information about something

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

equality

a situation in which people have the same rights, advantages etc

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

relative

having a particular quality when compared with something else

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

engine

the part of a vehicle that produces power to make it move

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

nationality

the state of being legally a citizen of a particular country

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

put

to say or write something using words in a particular way

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

amplify

to make sound louder, especially musical sound

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

invent

to make, design, or think of a new type of thing

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

solve

to find or provide a way of dealing with a problem

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

specify

to state something in an exact and detailed way

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

throughout

in every part of a particular area, place etc

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

accurate

correct and true in every detail

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

agriculture

the practice or science of farming

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

fetch

to make people react in a particular way

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

frequent

to go to a particular place often

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

ending

the way that a story, film, activity etc finishes

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

internal

within a particular country

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

literary

relating to literature

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

mediator

a person or organization that tries to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc by discussion

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

pomp

all the impressive clothes, decorations, music etc that are traditional for an important official or public ceremony

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

ragtime

a type of music and dancing that has a strong beat and was popular in the US in the early part of the 20th century

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

anachronism

something in a play, film etc that seems wrong because it did not exist in the period of history in which the play etc is set

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

masthead

the name of a newspaper, magazine etc printed in a special design at the top of the first page

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

votive

offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow

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

classicism

a style of art, literature etc that is simple, regular, and does not show strong emotions

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

filmmaker

A filmmaker is someone involved in making films, in particular a director or producer

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

finnish

Finnish means belonging or relating to Finland or to its people, language, or culture

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

naturalism

a style of art or literature which tries to show the world and people exactly as they are

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

printmaking

Printmaking is an artistic technique that consists of making a series of pictures from an original, or from a specially prepared surface

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

subcommittee

a small group formed from a committee to deal with a particular subject in more detail

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

artiste

An artiste is a professional entertainer, for example, a singer or a dancer

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

reviewer

someone who writes about new books, plays, films etc in a newspaper or magazine

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

accordingly

in a way that is suitable for a particular situation or that is based on what someone has done or said

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

applicable

if something is applicable to a particular person, group, or situation, it affects them or is related to them

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

balloon

an object made of brightly coloured thin rubber, that is filled with air and used as a toy or decoration for parties

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

cancer

a very serious disease in which cells in one part of the body start to grow in a way that is not normal

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

collaboration

when you work together with another person or group to achieve something, especially in science or art

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

creature

something, especially something bad, that was made or invented by a particular person or organization

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

dedication

the words used at the beginning of a book, film, or piece of music, thanking someone or saying that book etc has been written to show respect for them

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

drawer

part of a piece of furniture, such as a desk, that you pull out and push in and use to keep things in

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

drum

a musical instrument made of skin stretched over a circular frame, played by hitting it with your hand or a stick

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

graphic

a graphic account or description of an event is very clear and gives a lot of details, especially unpleasant ones

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

mainland

the main area of land that forms a country, as compared to islands near it that are also part of that country

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

market

a particular country or area where a company sells its goods or where a particular type of goods is sold

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

Museum

a building where important cultural , historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

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

portraitist

A portraitist is an artist who paints or draws people's portraits

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

predispose

to make someone more likely to suffer from a particular health problem

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

readership

all the people who read a particular newspaper or magazine regularly

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

retrospect

thinking back to a time in the past, especially with the advantage of knowing more now than you did then

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

ritual

a ceremony that is always performed in the same way, in order to mark an important religious or social occasion

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

subscribe

to pay money, usually once a year, to have copies of a newspaper or magazine sent to you, or to have some other service

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

suspension

a part attached to the wheels of a vehicle that makes it more comfortable on roads that are not smooth

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

field

a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work

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

leaflet

a small book or piece of paper advertising something or giving information on a particular subject

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

microphone

a piece of equipment that you speak into to record your voice or make it louder when you are speaking or performing in public

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

minister

a politician who is in charge of a government depart-ment, in Britain and some other countries

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

observer

someone who regularly watches or pays attention to particular things, events, situations etc

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

pond

a small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made

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

prototype

the first form that a new design of a car, machine etc has, or a model of it used to test the design before it is produced

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

scholar

someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, especially one that is not a science subject

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

studio

a room where television and radio programmes are made and broadcast or where music is recorded

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

summary

a short statement that gives the main information about something, without giving all the details

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

virtuoso

someone who is a very skilful performer, especially in music

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

artwork

paintings and other objects produced by artists

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

character

the particular combination of qualities that makes someone a particular type of person

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

classic

having all the features that are typical or expected of a particular thing or situation

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

institute

an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based

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

jaw

the lower part of your face. Its shape is sometimes thought to show your character

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

afterward

If you do something or if something happens afterward, you do it or it happens after a particular event or time that has already been mentioned

“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change afterward.”

apart

if things are apart, they are not close to each other or touching each other

“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change apart.”

boot

a type of shoe that covers your whole foot and the lower part of your leg

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

depth

the part that is furthest away from people, and most difficult to reach

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

detective

A detective novel or story is one in which a detective tries to solve a crime

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

earthquake

a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage

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

equipment

the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity

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

heel

the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher at the back

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

illustration

a picture in a book, article etc, especially one that helps you to understand it

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

lyrically

with beautiful language or music

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

monopoly

the complete control of trade in particular goods or the supply of a particular service; a type of goods or a service that is controlled in this way

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

musician

someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job

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

powder

a dangerous situation or place where violence or trouble could suddenly start

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

virtue

an advantage that makes something better or more useful than something else

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

anthropology

the scientific study of people, their societies, culture s etc

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

apartment

a set of rooms on one floor of a large building, where someone lives

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

bay

a part of the sea that is partly enclosed by a curve in the land

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

branch

to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts

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

institution

a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose

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

jail

a place where criminals are kept as part of their punishment, or where people who have been charged with a crime are kept before they are judged in a law court

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

mat

a small piece of thick rough material which covers part of a floor

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

pose

to exist in a way that may cause a problem, danger, difficulty etc

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

preceding

happening or coming before the time, place, or part mentioned

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

theme

the main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film etc

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

beyond

more or greater than a particular amount, level, or limit

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

breast

the part of your body between your neck and your stomach

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

fracture

a crack or broken part in a bone or other hard substance

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

lid

a cover for the open part of a pot, box, or other container

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

percentage

an amount expressed as if it is part of a total which is 100

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

religious

relating to religion in general or to a particular religion

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

spectacular

an event or performance that is very large and impressive

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

title

the name given to a particular book, painting, play etc

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

unlike

completely different from a particular person or thing

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

architecture

the style and design of a building or buildings

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

chapter

one of the parts into which a book is divided

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

globe

a round object with a map of the Earth drawn on it

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

immediate

happening or done at once and without delay

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

mud

wet earth that has become soft and sticky

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

opera

a musical play in which all of the words are sung

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

oral

a spoken test, especially in a foreign language

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

painful

if a part of your body is painful, it hurts

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

partner

to be someone’s partner in a dance, game etc

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

tend

to move or develop in a particular direction

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

trait

a particular quality in someone’s character

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

usage

the way that words are used in a language

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

architect

someone whose job is to design buildings

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

dual

having two of something or two parts

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

tackle

to try to deal with a difficult problem

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

atom

the smallest part of an element that can exist alone or can combine with other substances to form a molecule

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

domain

an area of activity, interest, or knowledge, especially one that a particular person, organization etc deals with

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

editorial

relating to the preparation of a newspaper, book, television programme etc for printing or broadcasting

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

mention

to talk or write about something or someone, usually quickly and without saying very much or giving details

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

outer

relating to objects, activities etc that are part of the world, as opposed to your own thoughts and feelings

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

smooth

a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch

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

bear

to have or show a sign, mark, or particular appearance, especially when this shows that something has happened or is true

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

entrepreneur

someone who starts a new business or arranges business deals in order to make money, often in a way that involves financial risks

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

fixture

a piece of equipment that is fixed inside a house or building and is sold as part of the house

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

machine

a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job

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

magazine

a large thin book with a paper cover that contains news stories, articles, photographs etc, and is sold weekly or monthly

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

regular

someone who often goes to the same bar, restaurant etc or who takes part in an activity very often

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

remnant

a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten

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

report

to give people information about recent events, especially in newspapers and on television and radio

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

reporter

someone whose job is to write about news events for a newspaper, or to tell people about them on television or on the radio

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

bend

to move part of your body so that it is not straight or so that you are not upright

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

camera

a piece of equipment used to take photographs or make films or television programmes

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

choke

a piece of equipment in a vehicle that controls the amount of air going into the engine, and that is used to help the engine start

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

dividend

a part of a company’s profit that is divided among the people with share s in the company

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

headline

the title of a newspaper report, which is printed in large letters above the report

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

joke

something that you say or do to make people laugh, especially a funny story or trick

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

kernel

the part of a nut or seed inside the shell, or the part inside the stone of some fruits

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

lament

a song, piece of music, or something that you say, that expresses a feeling of sadness

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

Marxist

A Marxist is a person who believes in Marxism or who is a member of a Marxist party

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

meticulous

very careful about small details, and always making sure that everything is done correctly

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

negotiate

to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics

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

paragraph

part of a piece of writing which starts on a new line and contains at least one sentence

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

prevalent

common at a particular time, in a particular place, or among a particular group of people

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

reason

to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts

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

stadium

a building for public events, especially sports and large rock music concerts, consisting of a playing field surrounded by rows of seats

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

tilt

to move a part of your body, especially your head or chin, upwards or to the side

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

troublesome

A troublesome situation or issue is full of complicated problems or difficulties.

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

zeal

eagerness to do something, especially to achieve a particular religious or political aim

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

ascribe

to claim that something is caused by a particular person, situation etc

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

decision

a choice or judgment that you make after a period of discussion or thought

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

department

one of the groups of people who work together in a particular part of a large organization such as a hospital, university, company, or government

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

district

an area of a town or the countryside, especially one with particular features

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

enclosure

an area surrounded by a wall or fence, and used for a particular purpose

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

eradicate

to completely get rid of something such as a disease or a social problem

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

fabricate

to invent a story, piece of information etc in order to deceive someone

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

manage

to succeed in dealing with problems, living in a difficult situation etc

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

neighbourhood

the area around you or around a particular place, or the people who live there

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

prospective

someone who is likely to do a particular thing or achieve a particular position

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

sauce

a thick cooked liquid that is served with food to give it a particular taste

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

unemployment

the number of people in a particular country or area who cannot get a job

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

broad

a road, river, or part of someone’s body etc that is broad is wide

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

cell

the smallest part of a living thing that can exist independently

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

creative

involving the use of imagination to produce new ideas or things

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

describe

to say what something or someone is like by giving details about them

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

director

someone who is in charge of a particular activity or organization

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

earn

to receive a particular amount of money for the work that you do

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

fastidious

very careful about small details in your appearance, work etc

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

immune

someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it

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