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IELTS Culture and communication

Writing: Culture & media

Words for describing trends, comparing options, and organising academic paragraphs. Focus: culture & media.

Independent IELTS study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Culture & hobbies
  • Confident · B2
  • 250 words
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The words

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columnist
someone who writes articles, especially about a particular subject, that appear regularly in a newspaper or magazine
“Learners saw the word “columnist” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
sonata
a piece of music with three or four parts that is written for a piano, or for a piano and another instrument
“Learners saw the word “sonata” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
baroque
relating to the very decorated style of art, music, buildings etc, that was common in Europe in the 17th and early 18th centuries
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “baroque” signals a particular quality.”
quartet
four singers or musicians who sing or play together
“Learners saw the word “quartet” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
songwriter
someone who writes the words and usually the music of songs
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “songwriter.””
file
to keep papers, documents etc in a particular place so that you can find them easily
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “file” describes an action or change.”
deem
to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality
“A clear example helps learners use “deem” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
activate
to make an electrical system or chemical process start working
“The speaker explains how “activate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
chorus
the part of a song that is repeated after each verse
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “chorus.””
lump
a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape
“Learners saw the word “lump” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
spectacular
an event or performance that is very large and impressive
“A clear definition of the word “spectacular” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
impart
to give a particular quality to something
“The speaker explains how “impart” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
terrain
a particular type of land
“The speaker used the word “terrain” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
paragraph
part of a piece of writing which starts on a new line and contains at least one sentence
“Learners saw the word “paragraph” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
pinch
to press a part of someone’s skin very tightly between your finger and thumb, especially so that it hurts
“Learners hear “pinch” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
expertise
special skills or knowledge in a particular subject, that you learn by experience or training
“The speaker used the word “expertise” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bulb
the glass part of an electric light, that the light shines from
“The speaker used the word “bulb” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
dedicate
to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing
“A clear example helps learners use “dedicate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
delicate
a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “delicate” signals a particular quality.”
heartrending
making you feel great pity
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “heartrending” signals a particular quality.”
incentive
something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc
“The speaker used the word “incentive” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
whistle
to make a high or musical sound by blowing air out through your lips
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “whistle” describes an action or change.”
mandate
to tell someone that they must do a particular thing
“Learners hear “mandate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
partition
a thin wall that separates one part of a room from another
“Learners saw the word “partition” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
possession
something that you own or have with you at a particular time
“Learners saw the word “possession” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
presence
when someone or something is present in a particular place
“The speaker used the word “presence” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
probation
a system that allows some criminals not to go to prison or to leave prison, if they behave well and see a probation officer regularly, for a particular period of time
“Learners saw the word “probation” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
recipe
a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “recipe.””
rupture
an occasion when something suddenly breaks apart or bursts
“A clear definition of the word “rupture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
turnover
the amount of business done during a particular period
“The speaker used the word “turnover” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
composite
something made up of different parts or materials
“A clear definition of the word “composite” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
harmony
notes of music combined together in a pleasant way
“Learners saw the word “harmony” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
intermittent
stopping and starting often and for short periods
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “intermittent” signals a particular quality.”
throughout
in every part of a particular area, place etc
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “throughout” helps express a precise idea.”
bilingual
written or spoken in two languages
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “bilingual” signals a particular quality.”
crown
the top part of a hat or someone’s head
“The speaker used the word “crown” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
interior
the inner part or inside of something
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “interior.””
esperanto
an artificial language invented in 1887 to help people from different countries in the world speak to each other
“The speaker used the word “esperanto” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
folk
folk art, stories, customs etc are traditional and typical of the ordinary people who live in a particular area
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as folk.”
font
a set of letters of a particular size and style, used for printing books, newspapers etc or on a computer screen
“A clear definition of the word “font” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
incipient
starting to happen or exist
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “incipient” signals a particular quality.”
multimedia
You use multimedia to refer to computer programs and products which involve sound, pictures, and film, as well as text
“A clear definition of the word “multimedia” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
arabic
Something that is Arabic belongs or relates to the language, writing, or culture of the Arabs
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as arabic.”
cabaret
entertainment, usually with music, songs, and dancing, performed in a restaurant or club while the customers eat and drink
“Learners saw the word “cabaret” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
climactic
forming a very exciting or important part of an event or story, especially near the end of it
“The speaker uses “climactic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
flashback
a scene in a film, play, book etc that shows something that happened before that point in the story
“A clear definition of the word “flashback” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
tartan
a traditional Scottish pattern of coloured squares and crossed lines, or cloth, especially wool cloth, with this pattern
“Learners saw the word “tartan” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
dope
a test given to people or animals taking part in a sport, to see if they have taken or have been given a drug to improve their performance
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “dope.””
predicate
the part of a sentence that makes a statement about the subject, such as ‘swim’ in ‘Fish swim’ and ‘is an artist’ in ‘She is an artist’
“The speaker used the word “predicate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
obscenity
sexually offensive language or behaviour, especially in a book, play, film etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “obscenity.””
retell
to tell a story again, often in a different way or in a different language
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “retell” describes an action or change.”
scriptwriter
someone who writes the stories and words for films or television programmes
“Learners saw the word “scriptwriter” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
slang
very informal, sometimes offensive language that is used especially by people who belong to a particular group, such as young people or criminals
“The speaker used the word “slang” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
constrain
To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way
“The speaker explains how “constrain” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
dart
a small pointed object that is thrown or shot as a weapon, or one that is thrown in the game of darts
“A clear definition of the word “dart” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
obituary
an article in a newspaper about the life of someone who has just died
“A clear definition of the word “obituary” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
thriller
a book or film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime
“Learners saw the word “thriller” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
tuck
a pleat or fold in a part of a garment, usually stitched down so as to make it a better fit or as decoration
“A clear definition of the word “tuck” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
hebrew
the language traditionally used by the Jewish people
“The speaker used the word “hebrew” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
spoken
the form of language that you speak rather than write
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as spoken.”
studio
a room where television and radio programmes are made and broadcast or where music is recorded
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “studio.””
clutch
the pedal that you press with your foot when driving a vehicle in order to change gear , or the part of the vehicle that this controls
“A clear definition of the word “clutch” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
concoct
to invent a clever story, excuse, or plan, especially in order to deceive someone
“The speaker explains how “concoct” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
deviate
To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others
“Learners hear “deviate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
expire
if a period of time when someone has a particular position of authority expires, it ends
“The speaker explains how “expire” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
float
a large vehicle that is decorated to drive through the streets as part of a special event
“Learners saw the word “float” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
nucleus
the central part of an atom, made up of neutrons, protons, and other elementary particles
“A clear definition of the word “nucleus” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
quintet
five singers or musicians who perform together
“Learners saw the word “quintet” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
roll
a piece of paper, camera film, money etc that has been rolled into the shape of a tube
“The speaker used the word “roll” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
specialize
to limit all or most of your study, business etc to a particular subject or activity
“The speaker explains how “specialize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
symptom
something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness
“The speaker used the word “symptom” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
coverage
when a subject or event is reported on television or radio, or in newspapers
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “coverage.””
duo
a piece of music for two performers
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “duo.””
illustration
a picture in a book, article etc, especially one that helps you to understand it
“Learners saw the word “illustration” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
kit
a set of tools, equipment etc that you use for a particular purpose or activity
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “kit.””
nylon
a strong artificial material that is used to make plastics, clothes, rope etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “nylon.””
paralysis
the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body or feel things in it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “paralysis.””
prospect
a particular event which will probably or definitely happen in the future – used especially when you want to talk about how you feel about it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “prospect.””
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.”
comic
a magazine for children that tells a story using comic strips
“A clear definition of the word “comic” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
crumble
to break apart into lots of little pieces, or make something do this
“Learners hear “crumble” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
date
a particular day of the month or year, especially shown by a number
“Learners saw the word “date” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
gear
a set of equipment or tools you need for a particular activity
“A clear definition of the word “gear” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
recall
to remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past
“A clear example helps learners use “recall” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
rigorous
demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as rigorous.”
vocational
teaching or relating to the skills you need to do a particular job
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as vocational.”
erupt
if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “erupt” describes an action or change.”
ignite
to start burning, or to make something start burning
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “ignite” describes an action or change.”
melody
the arrangement of musical notes in a way that is pleasant
“Learners saw the word “melody” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
thigh
the top part of your leg, between your knee and your hip
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “thigh.””
treatise
a serious book or article about a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “treatise” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
anecdote
a short story based on your personal experience
“A clear definition of the word “anecdote” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
blade
the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “blade.””
entail
to involve something as a necessary part or result
“The speaker explains how “entail” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
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.”
architect
someone whose job is to design buildings
“A clear definition of the word “architect” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
infect
to make sb share a particular feeling
“The speaker explains how “infect” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
vicinity
in the area around a particular place
“A clear definition of the word “vicinity” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
dwell
to live in a particular place
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “dwell” describes an action or change.”
calendar
a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall
“Learners saw the word “calendar” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
delivery
the act of bringing goods, letters etc to a particular person or place, or the things that are brought
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “delivery.””
deadly
You can use deadly to emphasize that something has a particular quality, especially an unpleasant or undesirable quality
“The result was described deadly in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
fixture
a piece of equipment that is fixed inside a house or building and is sold as part of the house
“A clear definition of the word “fixture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
valve
a part of a tube or pipe that opens and shuts like a door to control the flow of liquid, gas, air etc passing through it
“Learners saw the word “valve” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
attract
to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in something
“A clear example helps learners use “attract” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
board
a flat piece of wood, plastic, card etc that you use for a particular purpose such as cutting things on, or for playing indoor games
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “board.””
conduct
to stand in front of a group of musicians or singers and direct their playing or singing
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “conduct” describes an action or change.”
flesh
the soft part of the body of a person or animal that is between the skin and the bones
“Learners saw the word “flesh” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
arthritis
a disease that causes the joints of your body to become swollen and very painful
“Learners saw the word “arthritis” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
composition
the way in which something is made up of different parts, things, or members
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “composition.””
district
an area of a town or the countryside, especially one with particular features
“Learners saw the word “district” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
location
a particular place, especially in relation to other areas, buildings etc
“The speaker used the word “location” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
specialist
someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, or is very skilled at it
“The speaker used the word “specialist” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
weakness
a fault in someone’s character or in a system, organization, design etc
“The speaker used the word “weakness” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
departure
an act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “departure.””
design
to make a drawing or plan of something that will be made or built
“Learners hear “design” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
embargo
to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country
“The speaker explains how “embargo” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
fund
an amount of money that is collected and kept for a particular purpose
“The speaker used the word “fund” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
instrumental
a piece of music in which no voices are used, only instruments
“Learners saw the word “instrumental” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
monetary
relating to money, especially all the money in a particular country
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “monetary” signals a particular quality.”
outbreak
the sudden start of sth unpleasant, especially violence or a disease
“The speaker used the word “outbreak” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
synonym
a word with the same meaning as another word in the same language
“The speaker used the word “synonym” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
consultant
someone whose job is to give advice on a particular subject
“A clear definition of the word “consultant” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
edition
the form that a book, newspaper, magazine etc is produced in
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “edition.””
estuary
the wide part of a river where it goes into the sea
“The speaker used the word “estuary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
facet
one of several parts of someone’s character, a situation etc
“A clear definition of the word “facet” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
feel
to experience a particular physical feeling or emotion
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “feel” helps express a precise idea.”
heart
the organ in your chest which pumps blood through your body
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “heart.””
incline
to slope at a particular angle, or to make something do this
“Learners hear “incline” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
lap
the upper part of your legs when you are sitting down
“The speaker used the word “lap” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
narrative
a description of events in a story, especially in a novel
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “narrative.””
position
to carefully put something in a particular position
“The speaker explains how “position” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
predecessor
someone who had your job before you started doing it
“A clear definition of the word “predecessor” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
route
to send something somewhere using a particular route
“A clear example helps learners use “route” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
tropical
coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as tropical.”
universal
involving everyone in the world or in a particular group
“The speaker uses “universal” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
complicated
consisting of many closely connected parts
“The speaker uses “complicated” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
comprise
to consist of particular parts, groups etc
“Learners hear “comprise” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
hold
to make something stay in a particular position
“A clear example helps learners use “hold” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
utilize
to use something for a particular purpose
“Learners hear “utilize” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
flavour
the particular taste of a food or drink
“A clear definition of the word “flavour” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
frequent
to go to a particular place often
“Learners hear “frequent” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
commence
to begin or to start something
“A clear example helps learners use “commence” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
internal
within a particular country
“The speaker uses “internal” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
applicable
if something is applicable to a particular person, group, or situation, it affects them or is related to them
“The speaker uses “applicable” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
drum
a musical instrument made of skin stretched over a circular frame, played by hitting it with your hand or a stick
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “drum.””
equip
to provide a person or place with the things that are needed for a particular kind of activity or work
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “equip” describes an action or change.”
patrol
to go around the different parts of an area or building at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger
“Learners hear “patrol” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
prelude
a short piece of music, especially one played at the beginning of a longer musical piece or before a church ceremony
“The speaker used the word “prelude” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
receiver
A receiver is the part of a radio or television that picks up signals and converts them into sound or pictures
“The speaker used the word “receiver” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
sore
a part of your body that is sore is painful, because of infection or because you have used a muscle too much
“The speaker uses “sore” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
fate
the things that happen to someone or something, especially unpleasant things that end their existence or end a particular period
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fate.””
fibre
the parts of plants that you eat but cannot digest . Fibre helps to keep you healthy by moving food quickly through your body.
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fibre.””
gap
a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “gap.””
key
a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etc
“The speaker used the word “key” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
magnetism
the physical force that makes two metal objects pull towards each other or push each other apart
“The speaker used the word “magnetism” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
quota
an official limit on the number or amount of something that is allowed in a particular period
“Learners saw the word “quota” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
religion
a particular system of this belief and all the ceremonies and duties that are related to it
“The speaker used the word “religion” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
renunciation
when someone makes a formal decision to no longer believe in something, live in a particular way etc
“A clear definition of the word “renunciation” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
replace
to start doing something instead of another person, or start being used instead of another thing
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “replace” describes an action or change.”
rumour
information or a story that is passed from one person to another and which may or may not be true
“Learners saw the word “rumour” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
thumb
the part of your hand that is shaped like a thick short finger and helps you to hold things
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “thumb.””
cart
a vehicle with no roof that is pulled by a horse and used for carrying heavy things
“Learners saw the word “cart” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
character
the particular combination of qualities that makes someone a particular type of person
“The speaker used the word “character” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
classic
having all the features that are typical or expected of a particular thing or situation
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as classic.”
cramp
a severe pain that you get in part of your body when a muscle becomes too tight, making it difficult for you to move that part of your body
“A clear definition of the word “cramp” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
dilate
if a hollow part of your body dilates or if something dilates it, it becomes wider
“A clear example helps learners use “dilate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
extension
the process of making a road, building etc bigger or longer, or the part that is added
“The speaker used the word “extension” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
icon
a small sign or picture on a computer screen that is used to start a particular operation
“The speaker used the word “icon” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
infection
a disease that affects a particular part of your body and is caused by bacteria or a virus
“A clear definition of the word “infection” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
jaw
the lower part of your face. Its shape is sometimes thought to show your character
“Learners saw the word “jaw” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
maize
a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob (= long hard part ) , and that are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
“Learners saw the word “maize” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
multiply
to do a calculation in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “multiply” describes an action or change.”
operation
the process of cutting into someone’s body to repair or remove a part that is damaged
“The speaker used the word “operation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
savage
an offensive word used to describe people who have a simple traditional way of life
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “savage” signals a particular quality.”
tongue
the soft part inside your mouth that you can move about and use for eating and speaking
“Learners saw the word “tongue” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
acceptable
good enough to be used for a particular purpose or to be considered satisfactory
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as acceptable.”
apart
if things are apart, they are not close to each other or touching each other
“The speaker explained the culture and media discussion change apart.”
artery
one of the tubes that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body
“A clear definition of the word “artery” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
booklet
a very short book that usually contains information on one particular subject
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “booklet.””
boot
a type of shoe that covers your whole foot and the lower part of your leg
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “boot.””
dealer
someone who buys and sells a particular product, especially an expensive one
“The speaker used the word “dealer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
depth
the part that is furthest away from people, and most difficult to reach
“The speaker used the word “depth” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
detective
A detective novel or story is one in which a detective tries to solve a crime
“The speaker uses “detective” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
farewell
a party or dinner that you have because someone is leaving a job, city etc
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “farewell” helps express a precise idea.”
heel
the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher at the back
“Learners saw the word “heel” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
melodrama
a story or play in which very exciting or terrible things happen, and in which the characters and the emotions they show seem too strong to be real
“Learners saw the word “melodrama” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
piano
a large musical instrument that has a long row of black and white key s . You play the piano by sitting in front of it and pressing the keys.
“A clear definition of the word “piano” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
piston
a part of an engine consisting of a short solid piece of metal inside a tube, which moves up and down to make the other parts of the engine move
“The speaker used the word “piston” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
replica
an exact copy of something, especially a building, a gun, or a work of art
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “replica.””
span
the part of a bridge, arch etc that goes across from one support to another
“Learners saw the word “span” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
stage
a particular time or state that something reaches as it grows or develops
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “stage.””
tenet
a principle or belief, especially one that is part of a larger system of beliefs
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “tenet.””
band
a group of musicians, especially a group that plays popular music
“The speaker used the word “band” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bay
a part of the sea that is partly enclosed by a curve in the land
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bay.””
bid
to offer to pay a particular price for goods, especially in an auction
“A clear example helps learners use “bid” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
carton
a small box made of cardboard or plastic that contains food or a drink
“A clear definition of the word “carton” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
chest
the front part of your body between your neck and your stomach
“A clear definition of the word “chest” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
corrupt
to encourage someone to start behaving in an immoral or dishonest way
“A clear example helps learners use “corrupt” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
damage
to cause physical harm to something or to part of someone’s body
“A clear example helps learners use “damage” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
die
a metal block used to press or cut something into a particular shape
“Learners saw the word “die” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
emanate
to produce a smell, light etc, or to show a particular quality
“A clear example helps learners use “emanate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
even
flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as even.”
fashion
something that is popular or thought to be good at a particular time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fashion.””
institution
a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose
“Learners saw the word “institution” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
mat
a small piece of thick rough material which covers part of a floor
“Learners saw the word “mat” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
mediate
to try to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc
“The speaker explains how “mediate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
petal
one of the coloured parts of a flower that are shaped like leaves
“Learners saw the word “petal” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
rhetoric
the art of speaking or writing to persuade or influence people
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “rhetoric.””
spotlight
a light with a very bright beam which can be directed at someone or something. Spotlights are often used to light a stage when actors or singers are performing
“Learners saw the word “spotlight” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
territorial
related to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country
“The speaker uses “territorial” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
triple
having three parts or involving three groups, people, events etc
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as triple.”
beyond
more or greater than a particular amount, level, or limit
“In this culture and media discussion, the word “beyond” helps express a precise idea.”
disable
to make someone unable to use a part of their body properly
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “disable” describes an action or change.”
discourse
a serious speech or piece of writing on a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “discourse” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
lean
to move or bend your body in a particular direction
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “lean” describes an action or change.”
percentage
an amount expressed as if it is part of a total which is 100
“Learners saw the word “percentage” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.””
startle
to make someone suddenly surprised or slightly shocked
“A clear example helps learners use “startle” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
title
the name given to a particular book, painting, play etc
“Learners saw the word “title” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
architecture
the style and design of a building or buildings
“A clear definition of the word “architecture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
arctic
relating to the most northern part of the world
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as arctic.”
ballad
a short story in the form of a poem or song
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “ballad.””
core
the hard central part of a fruit such as an apple
“The speaker used the word “core” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
elapse
if a particular period of time elapses, it passes
“Learners hear “elapse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
immediate
happening or done at once and without delay
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “immediate” signals a particular quality.”
jargon
words and expressions used in a particular profession or by a particular group of people, which are difficult for other people to understand – often used to show disapproval
“The speaker used the word “jargon” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
mean
to have or represent a particular meaning
“The speaker explains how “mean” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
melancholy
a feeling of sadness for no particular reason
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “melancholy.””
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.”
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.”
substance
a particular type of solid, liquid, or gas
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “substance.””
cap
to have a particular substance on top
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “cap” describes an action or change.”
mood
the way you feel at a particular time
“A clear definition of the word “mood” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
instantaneous
happening immediately
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as instantaneous.”
moment
a particular point in time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “moment.””
outlook
a view from a particular place
“The speaker used the word “outlook” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
atom
the smallest part of an element that can exist alone or can combine with other substances to form a molecule
“The speaker used the word “atom” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
battle
a fight between opposing armies, groups of ships, groups of people etc, especially one that is part of a larger war
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “battle.””
book
to make arrangements to stay in a place, eat in a restaurant, go to a theatre etc at a particular time in the future
“A clear example helps learners use “book” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
circus
a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
“The speaker used the word “circus” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
crocodile
a large reptile with a long mouth and many sharp teeth that lives in lakes and rivers in hot wet parts of the world
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “crocodile.””
element
one part or feature of a whole system, plan, piece of work etc, especially one that is basic or important
“Learners saw the word “element” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”