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SAT Culture and communication

Evidence-Based Reading: Culture & media

Language for citing evidence, tracking arguments, and reading complex nonfiction. Focus: culture & media.

Independent SAT study resource — not official exam material.

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

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

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.”
artistic
relating to art or culture
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “artistic” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
original
a work of art or a document that is not a copy, but is the one produced by the writer or artist
“The speaker used the word “original” 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.”
prolific
a prolific artist, writer etc produces many works of art, books etc
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as prolific.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
artistry
skill in a particular artistic activity
“Learners saw the word “artistry” 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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
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.”
motif
an idea, subject, or image that is regularly repeated and developed in a book, film, work of art etc
“A clear definition of the word “motif” 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.”
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.””
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.”
solo
to perform a solo in a piece of music
“The report explains why the culture and media discussion pattern developed solo.”
ceremony
an important social or religious event, when a traditional set of actions is performed in a formal way
“Learners saw the word “ceremony” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
entertainment
things such as films, television, performances etc that are intended to amuse or interest people
“Learners saw the word “entertainment” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
concert
a performance given by musicians or singers
“Learners saw the word “concert” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
dual
having two of something or two parts
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as dual.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
domain
an area of activity, interest, or knowledge, especially one that a particular person, organization etc deals with
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “domain.””
uniform
a particular type of clothing worn by all the members of a group or organization such as the police, the army etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “uniform.””
chart
to record information about a situation or set of events over a period of time, in order to see how it changes or develops
“Learners hear “chart” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
potential
the possibility that something will develop in a particular way, or have a particular effect
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “potential.””
remnant
a small part of something that remains after the rest of it has been used, destroyed, or eaten
“The speaker used the word “remnant” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
wed
to marry – used especially in literature or newspapers
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “wed” describes an action or change.”
complex
a group of buildings, or a large building with many parts, used for a particular purpose
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “complex.””
domestic
relating to or happening in one particular country and not involving any other countries
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as domestic.”
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.”
remainder
the part of something that is left after everything else has gone or been dealt with
“A clear definition of the word “remainder” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
conservative
someone who supports or is a member of the Conservative Party in Britain
“The speaker used the word “conservative” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
contemporary
someone who lived or was in a particular place at the same time as someone else
“A clear definition of the word “contemporary” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
dialect
a form of a language which is spoken only in one area, with words or grammar that are slightly different from other forms of the same language
“Learners saw the word “dialect” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
component
the component parts of something are the parts that it consists of
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “component” signals a particular quality.”
immune
someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “immune” signals a particular quality.”
intricate
containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “intricate” 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.”
typical
having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as typical.”
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.”
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.”
proportion
A proportion of a group or an amount is a part of it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “proportion.””
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.”
schedule
to plan that something will happen at a particular time
“The speaker explains how “schedule” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
assemble
to put all the parts of something together
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “assemble” describes an action or change.”
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.”
dimension
a part of a situation or a quality involved in it
“Learners saw the word “dimension” 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.”
native
a person who was born in a particular place
“A clear definition of the word “native” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
option
a choice you can make in a particular situation
“The speaker used the word “option” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
utilize
to use something for a particular purpose
“Learners hear “utilize” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
bilingual
written or spoken in two languages
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “bilingual” signals a particular quality.”
participate
to take part in an activity or event
“Learners hear “participate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
incipient
starting to happen or exist
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “incipient” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
substantiated
To substantiate a statement or a story means to supply evidence which proves that it is true
“A clear example helps learners use “substantiated” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.””
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.”
naturalism
a style of art or literature which tries to show the world and people exactly as they are
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “naturalism.””
printmaking
Printmaking is an artistic technique that consists of making a series of pictures from an original, or from a specially prepared surface
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “printmaking.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
readership
all the people who read a particular newspaper or magazine regularly
“A clear definition of the word “readership” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
allocate
to use something for a particular purpose, give something to a particular person etc, especially after an official decision has been made
“The speaker explains how “allocate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
artwork
paintings and other objects produced by artists
“Learners saw the word “artwork” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
concoct
to invent a clever story, excuse, or plan, especially in order to deceive someone
“The speaker explains how “concoct” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
cramp
a severe pain that you get in part of your body when a muscle becomes too tight, making it difficult for you to move that part of your body
“A clear definition of the word “cramp” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
figurative
a figurative word or phrase is used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as figurative.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
specific
a specific thing, person, or group is one particular thing, person, or group
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as specific.”
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.””
branch
to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts
“Learners hear “branch” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
proceed
to continue to do something that has already been planned or started
“Learners hear “proceed” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.””
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.”
fundamental
relating to the most basic and important parts of something
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “fundamental” signals a particular quality.”
incongruous
strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as incongruous.”
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.”
urgent
very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
“The speaker uses “urgent” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
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.””
immediate
happening or done at once and without delay
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “immediate” 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.”
trait
a particular quality in someone’s character
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “trait.””
constitute
to be the parts that together form sth
“Learners hear “constitute” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
fluent
able to speak a language very well
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as fluent.”
particle
a very small piece of something
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “particle.””
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
seed
a player or team in a competition that is given a particular position, according to how likely they are to win
“The speaker used the word “seed” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
conductor
someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and directs their playing or singing
“The speaker used the word “conductor” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
play
to perform a piece of music on a musical instrument
“Learners hear “play” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
subsidize
if a government or organization subsidizes a company, activity etc, it pays part of its costs
“Learners hear “subsidize” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
symmetrical
an object or design that is symmetrical has two halves that are exactly the same shape and size
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as symmetrical.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
projector
a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “projector.””
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.”
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.””
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.”
gene
a part of a cell in a living thing that controls what it looks like, how it grows, and how it develops. People get their genes from their parents
“A clear definition of the word “gene” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
practicable
a practicable way of doing something is possible in a particular situation
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as practicable.”
skeleton
the most important parts of something, to which more detail can be added later
“The speaker used the word “skeleton” 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.””
cohesion
if there is cohesion among a group of people, a set of ideas etc, all the parts or members of it are connected or related in a reasonable way to form a whole
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cohesion.””
embargo
to officially stop particular goods being traded with another country
“The speaker explains how “embargo” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
incentive
something that encourages you to work harder, start a new activity etc
“The speaker used the word “incentive” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
period
a particular length of time with a beginning and an end
“A clear definition of the word “period” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
tropical
coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as tropical.”
comprise
to consist of particular parts, groups etc
“Learners hear “comprise” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
familiarity
a good knowledge of a particular subject or place
“A clear definition of the word “familiarity” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
constituent
someone who votes in a particular area
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “constituent.””
frequent
to go to a particular place often
“Learners hear “frequent” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
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.”
literary
relating to literature
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as literary.”
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.”
pornography
magazines, films etc that show sexual acts and images in a way that is intended to make people feel sexually excited
“The speaker used the word “pornography” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
scepticism
an attitude of doubting that particular claims or statements are true or that something will happen
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “scepticism.””
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.””
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.””
manic
relating to a feeling of great happiness or excitement that is part of a mental illness
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as manic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
coalition
a union of two or more political parties that allows them to form a government or fight an election together
“Learners saw the word “coalition” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”