Comprehension: Culture & media

The words

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

specific

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

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

colloquial

language or words that are colloquial are used mainly in informal conversations rather than in writing or formal speech

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

mainstay

an important part of something that makes it possible for it to work properly or continue to exist

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

accompanist

someone who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main tune

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

skirmish

a fight between small groups of soldiers, ships etc, especially one that happens away from the main part of a battle – used in news reports

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

awareness

knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or situation

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

defender

someone who defends a particular idea, belief, person etc

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

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.””

photojournalism

the job or activity of reporting news stories in newspapers and magazines using mainly photographs instead of words

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

stereotype

a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue.

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

afloat

If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink

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

coherence

when something such as a piece of writing is easy to understand because its parts are connected in a clear and reasonable way

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

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.””

substantiated

To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true

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

bronchus

either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls

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

connote

If a word or name connotes something, it makes you think of a particular idea or quality

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

calvinism

the Christian religious teachings of John Calvin, based on the idea that events on Earth are controlled by God and cannot be changed by humans

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

inchoate

inchoate ideas, plans, attitudes etc are only just starting to develop

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

originator

the person who first has the idea for something and starts it

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

polyglot

A polyglot is a person who speaks or understands many languages

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

hull

the main part of a ship that goes in the water

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

arrange

to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip

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

axis

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

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

consequence

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

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

lyrically

with beautiful language or music

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

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.””

prospect

a particular event which will probably or definitely happen in the future – used especially when you want to talk about how you feel about it

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

undertake

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

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

bole

the main part of a tree

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

date

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

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

deliver

to take goods, letters, packages etc to a particular place or person

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

joint

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

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

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.”

separate

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

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

urgent

very important and needing to be dealt with immediately

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

deposit

to put something down in a particular place

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

due

expected to happen or arrive at a particular time

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

fault

a bad or weak part of someone’s character

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

immediate

happening or done at once and without delay

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

possess

to have a particular quality or ability

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

kiss

to touch someone with your lips as a greeting, to show them love, or as part of a sexual relationship

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

partial

not complete

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

art

the use of painting, drawing, sculpture etc to represent things or express ideas

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

artificial

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

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

convenience

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

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

counterpart

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

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

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.”

subject

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

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

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.”

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.”

dessert

sweet food served after the main part of a meal

“Learners saw the word “dessert” 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.”

initiate

to arrange for something important to start, such as an official process or a new plan

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

integral

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

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

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.”

projector

a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface

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

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.”

swell

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

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

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.”

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.”

intermediate

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

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

stem

the long thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow

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

swing

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

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

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.”

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.””

crack

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

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

dedicate

to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing

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

delicate

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

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

embargo

to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country

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

incentive

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

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

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.”

incline

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

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

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.””

predecessor

someone who had your job before you started doing it

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

recipe

a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food

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

universal

involving everyone in the world or in a particular group

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

amplify

to make sound louder, especially musical sound

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

comprise

to consist of particular parts, groups etc

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

deduct

to take away an amount or part from a total

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

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.”

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.”

quarterly

a magazine that is produced four times a year

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

sufficient

as much as is needed for a particular purpose

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

utilize

to use something for a particular purpose

“Learners hear “utilize” 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.”

interior

the inner part or inside of something

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

literary

relating to literature

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

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.”

slant

a way of writing about or thinking about a subject that is based on a particular opinion or set of ideas

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

stalwart

someone who is very loyal to a particular organization or set of ideas, and works hard for them

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

mainly

used to mention the main part or cause of something, the main reason for something etc

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

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.”

understand

to know the meaning of what someone is telling you, or the language that they speak

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

backwater

a part of a river away from the main part, where the water does not move

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

boo

to shout ‘boo’ to show that you do not like a person, performance, idea etc

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

starter

a small amount of food eaten at the start of a meal before the main part

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

vet

to check someone’s past activities, relationships etc in order to make sure that person is suitable for a particular job, especially an important one

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

constrain

To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way

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

involved

having so many different parts that it is difficult to understand

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

nazism

Nazism was the political ideas and activities of the German Nazi Party

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

prelude

a short piece of music, especially one played at the beginning of a longer musical piece or before a church ceremony

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

stethoscope

an instrument that a doctor uses to listen to your heart or breathing

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

ultimatum

a threat saying that if someone does not do what you want by a particular time, you will do something to punish them

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

allot

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

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

equator

an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the Earth that is exactly the same distance from the North Pole and the South Pole

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

schema

a drawing or description of the main parts of something

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

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.””

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.”

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.”

clutch

the pedal that you press with your foot when driving a vehicle in order to change gear , or the part of the vehicle that this controls

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

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.”

cramp

a severe pain that you get in part of your body when a muscle becomes too tight, making it difficult for you to move that part of your body

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

dilate

if a hollow part of your body dilates or if something dilates it, it becomes wider

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

inaugurate

to hold an official ceremony when someone starts doing an important job in government

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

infection

a disease that affects a particular part of your body and is caused by bacteria or a virus

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

maize

a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob (= long hard part ) , and that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable

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

symptom

something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness

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

auditorium

the part of a theatre where people sit when watching a play, concert etc

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

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.”

coverage

when a subject or event is reported on television or radio, or in newspapers

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

deem

to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality

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

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.”

duo

a piece of music for two performers

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

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.””

hemisphere

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

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

melodrama

a story or play in which very exciting or terrible things happen, and in which the characters and the emotions they show seem too strong to be real

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

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.””

replica

an exact copy of something, especially a building, a gun, or a work of art

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

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.”

branch

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

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

comic

a magazine for children that tells a story using comic strips

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

corrupt

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

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

emanate

to produce a smell, light etc, or to show a particular quality

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

exposition

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

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

gear

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

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

mediate

to try to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc

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

plasma

the yellowish liquid part of blood that contains the blood cells

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

rigorous

demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed

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

territorial

related to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country

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

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.””

triple

having three parts or involving three groups, people, events etc

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

chorus

the part of a song that is repeated after each verse

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

erupt

if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly

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

ignite

to start burning, or to make something start burning

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

incongruous

strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation

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

lump

a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape

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

melody

the arrangement of musical notes in a way that is pleasant

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

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.”

syllable

a word or part of a word which contains a single vowel sound

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

thwart

to prevent someone from doing what they are trying to do

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

anecdote

a short story based on your personal experience

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

elapse

if a particular period of time elapses, it passes

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

entail

to involve something as a necessary part or result

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

impart

to give a particular quality to something

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

mean

to have or represent a particular meaning

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

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.”

infect

to make sb share a particular feeling

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

vicinity

in the area around a particular place

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

cardiac

relating to the heart

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

instantaneous

happening immediately

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

moment

a particular point in time

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

stratum

a layer of rock or earth

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

terrain

a particular type of land

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

epoch

a period of history

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

calendar

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

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

declaration

an important official statement about a particular situation or plan, or the act of making this statement

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

frequency

the number of times that something happens within a particular period of time or within a particular group of people

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

deadly

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

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

entertain

to invite people to your home for a meal, party etc, or to take your company’s customers somewhere to have a meal, drinks etc

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

subsidize

if a government or organization subsidizes a company, activity etc, it pays part of its costs

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

tentacle

one of the long thin parts of a sea creature such as an octopus which it uses for holding things

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

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.”

board

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

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

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.”

feature

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

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

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.”

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.”

irrelevant

not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important

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

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.”

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.”

conjunction

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

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

dearth

a situation in which there are very few of something that people want or need

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

dismantle

to take a machine or piece of equipment apart so that it is in separate pieces

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

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.””

melodious

something that sounds melodious sounds like music or has a pleasant tune

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

organ

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

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

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.”

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.”

vegetative

relating to plants, and particularly to the way they grow or make new plants

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

assembly

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

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

basic

forming the most important or most necessary part of something

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

bulb

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

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

fund

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

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

primordial

existing at the beginning of time or the beginning of the Earth

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

relative

having a particular quality when compared with something else

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

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.”

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.”

consultant

someone whose job is to give advice on a particular subject

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

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.””

feel

to experience a particular physical feeling or emotion

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

heart

the organ in your chest which pumps blood through your body

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

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.”

memorize

to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly

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

position

to carefully put something in a particular position

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

presence

when someone or something is present in a particular place

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

tropical

coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world

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

turnover

the amount of business done during a particular period

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

complicated

consisting of many closely connected parts

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

composite

something made up of different parts or materials

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

neutron

a part of an atom that has no electrical charge

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

throughout

in every part of a particular area, place etc

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

bilingual

written or spoken in two languages

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

frequent

to go to a particular place often

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

musical

relating to music or consisting of music

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

seismic

relating to or caused by earthquakes

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

internal

within a particular country

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

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.”

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.”

patrol

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

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

pulse

the regular beat that can be felt, for example at your wrist, as your heart pumps blood around your body

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

receiver

A receiver is the part of a radio or television that picks up signals and converts them into sound or pictures

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

skirt

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

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

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.”

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.”

almanac

a book produced each year containing information about a particular subject, especially a sport, or important dates, times etc

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

boycott

to refuse to buy something, use something, or take part in something as a way of protesting

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

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.”

collaborate

to work together with a person or group in order to achieve something, especially in science or art

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

exterminate

to kill large numbers of people or animals of a particular type so that they no longer exist

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

layman

someone who is not trained in a particular subject or type of work, especially when they are being compared with someone who is

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

magnetism

the physical force that makes two metal objects pull towards each other or push each other apart

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