Listening & Reading: Culture & media

stylistic

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

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

masterpiece

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

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

audition

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

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

artistic

relating to art or culture

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

critic

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

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

jazz

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

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

exclusive

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

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

lens

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

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

primitive

an artist who paints simple pictures like those of a child

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

retrospective

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

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

documentary

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

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

ballet

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

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

premiere

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

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

renaissance

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

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

reprint

to print a book, story, newspaper article etc again

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

symphony

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

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

cadenza

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

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

impressionistic

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

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

score

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

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

designate

to choose someone or something for a particular job or purpose

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

dance

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

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

visual

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

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

extract

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

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

ethnic

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

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

prolific

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

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

performance

when someone performs a play or a piece of music

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

cultivated

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

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

surrealist

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

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

automatic

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

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

historian

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

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

montage

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

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

repertoire

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

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

villain

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

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

article

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

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

sculpture

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

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

brand

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

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

style

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

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

edit

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

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

genre

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

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

term

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

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

bow

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

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

climax

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

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

realism

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

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

subtitle

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

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

cartoon

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

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

protagonist

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

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

concert

a performance given by musicians or singers

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

solo

to perform a solo in a piece of music

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

fill

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

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

smear

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

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

correspondent

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

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

pseudonym

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

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

fauna

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

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

artistry

skill in a particular artistic activity

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

designation

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

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

language

a system of communication by written or spoken words, which is used by the people of a particular country or area

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

lesson

a period of time in which someone is taught a particular skill, for example how to play a musical instrument or drive a car

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

repeat

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

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

editor

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

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

fable

a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about animals

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

newspaper

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

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

afterward

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

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

linguistics

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

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

facility

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

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

gesture

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

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

recorder

a piece of electrical equipment that records music, films etc

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

subscribe

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

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

tendency

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

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

authentic

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

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

end

the last part of a period of time, event, activity, or story

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

leaflet

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

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

prototype

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

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

portion

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

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

royalty

a payment made to the writer of a book or piece of music depending on how many books etc are sold, or to someone whose idea, invention etc is used by someone else to make money

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

actor

someone who performs in a play or film

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

actress

a woman who performs in a play or film

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

already

before now, or before a particular time

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

apparent

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

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

monopoly

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

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

specific

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

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

ingredient

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

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

sector

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

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

segment

to divide something into parts that are different from each other

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

velocity

the speed of something that is moving in a particular direction

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

commitment

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

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

fraction

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

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

fracture

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

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

fundamental

relating to the most basic and important parts of something

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

sphere

a particular area of activity, work, knowledge etc

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

constitute

to be the parts that together form sth

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

particle

a very small piece of something

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

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.”

palette

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

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

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.”

epic

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

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

imagery

the use of words or pictures to describe ideas or actions in poems, books, films etc

“Learners saw the word “imagery” 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.”

chromosome

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

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

photographer

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

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

scoop

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

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

choreography

the art of arranging how dancers should move during a performance

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

connoisseur

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

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

folklore

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

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

landscape

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

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

defender

someone who defends a particular idea, belief, person etc

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

homogeneous

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

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

performer

an actor, musician etc who performs to entertain people

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

soloist

a musician who performs alone or plays an instrument alone

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

traditional

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

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

wed

to marry – used especially in literature or newspapers

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

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.””

susceptible

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

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

ascribe

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

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

charter

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

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

immune

someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it

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

intrinsic

being part of the nature or character of someone or something

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

edge

the part of an object that is furthest from its centre

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

curve

a line that gradually bends like part of a circle

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

engrave

to cut words or designs on metal, wood, glass etc

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

constituent

someone who votes in a particular area

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

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.”

pomp

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

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

ragtime

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

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

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.””

anachronism

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

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

masthead

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

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

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.””

serial

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

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

votive

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

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

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.””

classicism

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

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

filmmaker

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

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

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.”

naturalism

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

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

perusal

Perusal of something such as a letter, article, or document is the action of reading it

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

printmaking

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

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

artiste

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

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

reviewer

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

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

beginning

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

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

dedication

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

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

division

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

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

electronic

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

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

inchoate

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

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

modernism

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

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

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.”

portraitist

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

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

posit

to suggest that a particular idea should be accepted as a fact

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

recommendation

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

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

suspension

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

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

cutting

an article that has been cut from a newspaper or magazine

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

establish

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

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

finale

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

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

monitor

a television or part of a computer with a screen, on which you can see pictures or information

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

negative

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

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

rendition

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

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

systematize

to put facts, numbers, ideas etc into a particular order

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

virtuoso

someone who is a very skilful performer, especially in music

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

appointment

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

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

artwork

paintings and other objects produced by artists

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

assign

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

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

compile

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

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

territory

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

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

adequate

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

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

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.”

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.”

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.””

lyrically

with beautiful language or music

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

mask

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

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

novel

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

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

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.”

branch

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

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

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.”

face

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

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

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.””

mode

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

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

pharmacy

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

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

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.”

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.””

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.”

incongruous

strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation

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

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.””

trait

a particular quality in someone’s character

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

dual

having two of something or two parts

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

fluent

able to speak a language very well

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

possess

to have a particular quality or ability

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

accent

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

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

sequel

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

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

shot

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

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

partial

not complete

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

film

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

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

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.”

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.”

episode

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

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

pronunciation

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

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

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.”

artist

someone who produces art, especially paintings or drawings

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

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.”

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.”

play

to perform a piece of music on a musical instrument

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

reader

someone who reads books, or who reads in a particular way

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

toll

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

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

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.”

unify

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

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

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.”

dividend

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

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

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.””

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.”

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.”

kernel

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

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

lament

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

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

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.”

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.”

zeal

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

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

fabricate

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

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

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.”

heritage

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

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

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.”

journalist

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

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

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.”

practicable

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

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

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.”

split

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

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

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.”

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.”

vein

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

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

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.””

committee

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

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

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.””

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