Production: Culture & media

The words

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

toxin

a poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria and causes a particular disease

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

encore

an additional or repeated part of a performance, especially a musical one

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

philistine

someone who does not like or understand art, literature, music etc

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

derivative

something that has developed or been produced from something else

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

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.”

hinder

to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed

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

civilization

a society that is well organized and developed, used especially about a particular society in a particular place or at a particular time

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

embankment

a wide wall of earth or stones built to stop water from flooding an area, or to support a road or railway

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

enact

to act in a play, story etc

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

particulate

Particulates are very small particles of a substance, especially those that are produced when fuel is burned

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

seminal

a seminal article, book etc is important, and influences the way things develop in the future

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

apostasy

when someone suddenly stops believing in a religion or supporting a political party

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

plastic

a light strong material that is produced by a chemical process, and which can be made into different shapes when it is soft

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

apostate

someone who has stopped believing in a religion or supporting a political party

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

lexicon

all the words and phrases used in a language or that a particular person knows

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

podium

a small raised area for a performer, speaker, or musical conductor to stand on

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

species

a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants

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

adherent

someone who supports a particular belief, plan, political party etc

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

nominal

a very small sum of money, especially when compared with what something would usually cost or what it is worth

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

cultivation

the deliberate development of a particular quality or skill

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

larynx

the part in your throat where your voice is produced

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

warrant

a legal document that is signed by a judge, allowing the police to take a particular action

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

nascent

coming into existence or starting to develop

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

terminology

the technical words or expressions that are used in a particular subject

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

generate

to produce heat, electricity, or another form of energy

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

producer

someone whose job is to control the preparation of a play, film, or broadcast, but who does not direct the actors

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

simulate

to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real

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

stimulus

something that helps a process to develop more quickly or more strongly

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

stun

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

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

endorse

to express formal support or approval for someone or something

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

evolve

to develop and change gradually over a long period of time

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

evoke

to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone

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

reproduce

to make a photograph or printed copy of something

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

subculture

a particular group of people within a society and their behaviour, beliefs, and activities – often used to show disapproval

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

enzyme

a chemical substance that is produced in a plant or animal, and helps chemical changes to take place in the plant or animal

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

reservation

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

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

staircase

a set of stairs inside a building with its supports and the side parts that you hold on to

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

salient

the salient points or features of something are the most important or most noticeable parts of it

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

ambiguity

the state of being unclear, confusing, or not certain, or things that produce this effect

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

grill

a part of a cooker in which strong heat from above cooks food on a metal shelf below

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

precursor

something that happened or existed before something else and influenced its development

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

embryo

an animal or human that has not yet been born, and has just begun to develop

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

exodus

a situation in which a lot of people leave a particular place at the same time

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

quiescent

not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state

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

hybrid

an animal or plant produced from parents of different breeds or types

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

proponent

someone who supports something or persuades people to do something

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

transcribe

to arrange a piece of music for a different instrument or voice

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

rekindle

to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again

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

stylized

drawn, written, or performed in an artificial style that does not look natural or real, but that is still pleasant to look at

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

binomial

a mathematical expression that has two parts connected by the sign + or the sign −, for example 3x + 4y or x − 7

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

pituitary

the small organ at the base of your brain which produces hormone s that control the growth and development of your body

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

spat

a larval oyster or similar bivalve mollusc, esp when it settles to the sea bottom and starts to develop a shell

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

bassoon

a musical instrument like a very long wooden tube, that produces a low sound. You hold it upright and play it by blowing into a thin curved metal pipe.

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

calligraphy

the art of producing beautiful writing using special pens or brushes, or the writing produced this way

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

cuisine

a particular style of cooking

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

espousal

A government's or person's espousal of a particular policy, cause, or belief is their strong support of it

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

pastiche

a piece of writing, music, film etc that is deliberately made in the style of someone or something else

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

spore

a cell like a seed that is produced by some plants such as mushrooms and can develop into a new plant

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

travelogue

a film or piece of writing that describes travel in a particular country, or a particular person’s travels

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

byline

A byline is a line at the top of an article in a newspaper or magazine giving the author's name

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

communist

someone who is a member of a political party that supports communism, or who believes in communism

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

demography

the study of human populations and the ways in which they change, for example the study of how many births, marriages and deaths happen in a particular place at a particular time

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

discography

A discography is a list of all the recordings made by a particular artist or group

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

offal

the inside parts of an animal, for example the heart, liver, and kidneys used as food

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

sidebar

a separate part of something such as a newspaper article where extra information is given

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

storyline

The storyline of a book, movie, or play is its story and the way in which it develops

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

vestigial

a vestigial part of the body has never developed completely or has almost disappeared

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

aesthete

someone who loves and understands beautiful things, such as art and music

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

discernment

the ability to make good judgments about people or about art, music, style etc

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

frustrated

someone who wants to develop a particular skill but has not been able to do this

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

atonal

a piece of music that is atonal is not based on a particular key 2 4

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

diminuendo

a part in a piece of music where it becomes gradually quieter

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

philology

the study of words and of the way words and languages develop

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

preliterate

a society that is preliterate has not developed a written language

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

presto

a piece of music, or part of one, that is played or sung very quickly

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

recital

a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one performer

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

secretion

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

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

gripping

a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting

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

orchestra

a large group of musicians playing many different kinds of instruments and led by a conductor

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

partiality

unfair support of one person or one group against another

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

sepsis

an infection in part of the body, in which pus is produced

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

decisive

an action, event etc that is decisive has a big effect on the way that something develops

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

denouement

the exciting last part of a story or play

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

ethnomusicology

the study of the music of different cultures

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

sebaceous

relating to a part of the body that produces oil

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

oxide

a substance which is produced when a substance is combined with oxygen

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

requisite

something that is needed for a particular purpose

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

bulk

the main or largest part of something

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

calculus

the part of mathematics that deals with changing quantities, such as the speed of a falling stone or the slope of a curved line

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

corrosion

the gradual destruction of metal by the effect of water, chemicals etc or a substance such as rust produced by this process

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

quarantine

to keep a person or animal apart from others for a period of time in case they are carrying a disease

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

snap

to move into a particular position suddenly, making a short sharp noise, or to make something move like this

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

cholesterol

a chemical substance found in your blood. Too much cholesterol in your body may cause heart disease.

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

residential

a residential part of a town consists of private houses, with no offices or factories

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

bibliography

a list of all the books and articles used in preparing a piece of writing

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

sum

the total produced when you add two or more numbers or amounts together

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

modification

a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or system

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

antedate

to come from an earlier time in history than something else

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

documentation

the act of recording information in writing, on film etc

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

subordinate

someone who has a lower position and less authority than someone else in an organization

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

vacancy

a job that is available for someone to start doing

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

equivalent

having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind

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

ongoing

continuing, or continuing to develop

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

bushel

A bushel is a unit of volume that is used for measuring agricultural produce such as corn or beans. A bushel is equivalent in volume to eight gallons \(35.2 litres\).

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

destine

to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design

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

addictive

if a substance, especially a drug, is addictive, your body starts to need it regularly and you are unable to stop taking it

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

compensate

to replace or balance the effect of something bad

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

hamper

to make it difficult for someone to do something

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

juxtapose

to put things together, especially things that are not normally together, in order to compare them or to make something new

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

lore

knowledge or information about a subject, for example nature or magic, that is not written down but is passed from person to person

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

pollen

a fine powder produced by flowers, which is carried by the wind or by insects to other flowers of the same type, making them produce seeds

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

preponderance

if there is a preponderance of people or things of a particular type in a group, there are more of that type than of any other

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

productivity

the rate at which goods are produced, and the amount produced, especially in relation to the work, time, and money needed to produce them

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

repertory

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

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

allergy

a medical condition in which you become ill or in which your skin becomes red and painful because you have eaten or touched a particular substance

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

caterpillar

a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect

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

commodity

a product that is bought and sold

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

demolition

The demolition of a structure, for example, a building, is the act of deliberately destroying it, often in order to build something else in its place

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

secede

if a country or state secedes from another country, it officially stops being part of it and becomes independent

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

state-of-the-art

using the most modern and recently developed methods, materials, or knowledge

“The speaker uses “state-of-the-art” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”

burner

one of the round parts on the top of a cooker that produce heat

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

forge

a large piece of equipment that produces high temperatures, used for heating and shaping metal objects

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

median

the middle number or measurement in a set of numbers or measurements that have been arranged in order

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

prodigy

A prodigy is someone young who has a great natural ability for something such as music, mathematics, or sports

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

wean

to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal on its mother’s milk and start giving it ordinary food

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

barbecue

a meal or party during which food is cooked on a metal frame over a fire and eaten outdoors

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

explosion

a loud sound and the energy produced by something such as a bomb bursting into small pieces

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

fabulous

fabulous creatures, places etc are mentioned in traditional stories, but do not really exist

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

mortality

the number of deaths during a particular period of time among a particular type or group of people

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

corroborate

to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else’s statement, idea etc

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

hydrogen

a colourless gas that is the lightest of all gases, forms water when it combines with oxygen, and is used to produce ammonia and other chemicals. It is a chemical element

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

incongruity

the fact that something is strange, unusual, or unsuitable in a particular situation

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

venom

a liquid poison that some snakes, insects etc produce when they bite or sting you

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

cataclysm

a violent or sudden event or change, such as a serious flood or earthquake

“The speaker used the word “cataclysm” 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.”

extraneous

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

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

optimum

the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation

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

adobe

earth and straw that are made into bricks for building houses

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

inflammable

inflammable materials or substances will start to burn very easily

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

infuse

to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality

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

insulate

to cover or protect something with a material that stops electricity, sound, heat etc from getting in or out

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

membrane

a very thin piece of skin that covers or connects parts of your body

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

mime

to pretend to play or sing a piece of music, without making any sound

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

pattern

the regular way in which something happens, develops, or is done

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

pollinate

to give a flower or plant pollen so that it can produce seeds

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

prescribe

to state officially what should be done in a particular situation

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

stanza

a group of lines in a repeated pattern forming part of a poem

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

zealous

someone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy

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

apex

the top or highest part of something pointed or curved

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

deficit

the difference between the amount of something that you have and the higher amount that you need

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

husk

the dry outer part of corn, some grains, seeds, nuts etc

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

impulse

a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do

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

prominence

a part or place that is higher than what is around it

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

sinew

a part of your body that connects a muscle to a bone

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

sterile

a person or animal that is sterile cannot produce babies

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

stimulant

something that encourages more of a particular activity

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

treatise

a serious book or article about a particular subject

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

tribute

something that you say, do, or give in order to express your respect or admiration for someone

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

vicious

very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someone’s feelings or make their character seem bad

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

accumulate

to gradually get more and more money, possessions, knowledge etc over a period of time

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

aeronautics

the science of designing and flying planes

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

antibody

a substance produced by your body to fight disease

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

copious

existing or being produced in large quantities

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

induce

to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise

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

participant

someone who is taking part in an activity or event

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

artifice

a trick used to deceive someone

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

beam

a long heavy piece of wood or metal used in building houses, bridges etc

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

bisect

to divide something into two equal parts

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

pamphlet

a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something

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

pedestrian

someone who is walking, especially along a street or other place used by cars

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

analogy

something that seems similar between two situations, processes etc

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

burgeon

to grow or develop quickly

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

hurricane

a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water

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

trigger

to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events

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

barren

land or soil that is barren has no plants growing on it

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

cereal

a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk

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

eject

to make someone leave a place or building by using force

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

extinct

an extinct type of animal or plant does not exist any more

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

simultaneous

things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time

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

transition

when something changes from one form or state to another

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

fragile

weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt

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

magnitude

the great size or importance of something

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

plausible

reasonable and likely to be true or successful

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

verify

to discover whether something is correct or true

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

absurd

completely stupid or unreasonable

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

assert

to state firmly that something is true

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

deliberate

to think about something very carefully

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

emerge

to appear or come out from somewhere

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

notorious

famous or well-known for something bad

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

sanction

to officially accept or allow something

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

adhere

to stick firmly to something

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

bizarre

very unusual or strange

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

deteriorate

to become worse

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

verse

a set of lines that forms one part of a song, poem, or a book such as the Bible or the Koran

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

fuel

a substance such as coal, gas, or oil that can be burned to produce heat or energy

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

implication

a situation in which it is shown or suggested that someone or something is involved in a crime or a dishonest act

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

quartz

a hard mineral substance that is used in making electronic watches and clocks

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

radiate

if someone radiates a feeling, or if it radiates from them, it is very easy to see that this is how they feel

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

compare

a quality that is beyond compare is the best of its kind

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

juvenile

A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult

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

prose

language in its usual form, as opposed to poetry

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

resident

someone who lives or stays in a particular place

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

accessible

a place, building, or object that is accessible is easy to reach or get into

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

concede

to admit that something is true or correct, although you wish it were not true

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

lobby

a wide passage or large hall just inside the entrance to a public building

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

medieval

connected with the Middle Ages ( the period between about 1100 and 1500 AD )

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

situated

to be in a particular place or position

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

reside

to live in a particular place

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

aggravate

to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse

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

alleviate

to make something less painful or difficult to deal with

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

perimeter

the whole length of the border around an area or shape

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

toxic

containing poison, or caused by poisonous substances

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

vegetation

Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation

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

ailment

an illness that is not very serious

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

legitimate

to make something official or legal

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

paramount

more important than anything else

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

theorem

a statement, especially in mathematics, that you can prove by showing that it has been correctly developed from facts

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

casualty

the part of a hospital that people are taken to when they are hurt in an accident or suddenly become ill

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

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.”

fitness

the degree to which someone or something is suitable or good enough for a particular situation or purpose

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

genetic

relating to genes or genetics

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

nuclear

relating to or involving the nucleus of an atom, or the energy produced when the nucleus of an atom is either split or joined with the nucleus of another atom

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

proton

a very small piece of matter with a positive electrical charge that is in the central part of an atom

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

subscription

an amount of money you pay, usually once a year, to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine, or receive a service, or the act of paying money for this

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

anode

the part of a battery that collects electron s , often a wire or piece of metal with the sign (+)

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

oyster

a type of shellfish that can be eaten cooked or uncooked, and that produces a jewel called a pearl

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

patronage

the support, especially financial support, that is given to an organization or activity by a patron

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

retard

to delay the development of something, or to make something happen more slowly than expected

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

superb

extremely good

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

symmetrical

an object or design that is symmetrical has two halves that are exactly the same shape and size

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

adolescent

a young person, usually between the ages of 12 and 18, who is developing into an adult

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

affect

to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation

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

multiplication

a method of calculating in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times

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

poultry

birds such as chickens and ducks that are kept on farms in order to produce eggs and meat

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

ancient

belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago

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

holistic

considering a person or thing as a whole, rather than as separate parts

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

inadequate

not good enough, big enough, skilled enough etc for a particular purpose

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

orientation

the type of activity or subject that a person or organization seems most interested in and gives most attention to

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

revenue

money that a business or organization receives over a period of time, especially from selling goods or services

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

calorie

a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce

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

missile

a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits the thing it has been aimed at

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

replicate

if you replicate someone’s work, a scientific study etc, you do it again, or try to get the same result again

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

antique

a piece of furniture, jewellery etc that was made a very long time ago and is therefore valuable

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

bar

a place where a particular kind of food or drink is served

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

dissipate

to gradually become less or weaker before disappearing completely, or to make something do this

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

humid

if the weather is humid, you feel uncomfortable because the air is very wet and usually hot

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

period

a particular length of time with a beginning and an end

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

seasonal

happening, expected, or needed during a particular season

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

table

a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs

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

tempo

the speed at which music is played or should be played

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