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SAT Culture and communication

Academic Context: Culture & media

High-utility academic language across common SAT reading domains. 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.

salient
the salient points or features of something are the most important or most noticeable parts of it
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as salient.”
warrant
a legal document that is signed by a judge, allowing the police to take a particular action
“A clear definition of the word “warrant” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
frivolous
If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way, rather than being serious and sensible
“The speaker uses “frivolous” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
chromosome
a part of every living cell that is shaped like a thread and contains the gene s that control the size, shape etc that a plant or animal has
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “chromosome.””
stun
to surprise or upset someone so much that they do not react immediately
“Learners hear “stun” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
feign
to pretend to have a particular feeling or to be ill, asleep etc
“The speaker explains how “feign” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
stanza
a group of lines in a repeated pattern forming part of a poem
“The speaker used the word “stanza” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
transcribe
to arrange a piece of music for a different instrument or voice
“The speaker explains how “transcribe” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
artifice
a trick used to deceive someone
“A clear definition of the word “artifice” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
enact
to act in a play, story etc
“A clear example helps learners use “enact” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
secede
if a country or state secedes from another country, it officially stops being part of it and becomes independent
“The speaker explains how “secede” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
impartial
not involved in a particular situation, and therefore able to give a fair opinion or piece of advice
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “impartial” signals a particular quality.”
mutilate
to severely and violently damage someone’s body, especially by cutting or removing part of it
“The speaker explains how “mutilate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
repertory
a type of theatre work in which actors perform different plays on different days, instead of doing the same play for a long time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “repertory.””
abdomen
the part of your body between your chest and legs which contains your stomach, bowel s etc
“Learners saw the word “abdomen” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
skirmish
a fight between small groups of soldiers, ships etc, especially one that happens away from the main part of a battle – used in news reports
“Learners saw the word “skirmish” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
soliloquy
a speech in a play in which a character, usually alone on the stage, talks to himself or herself so that the audience knows their thoughts
“The speaker used the word “soliloquy” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bibliography
a list of all the books and articles used in preparing a piece of writing
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bibliography.””
extraneous
not belonging to or directly related to a particular subject or problem
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as extraneous.”
resumption
the act of starting an activity again after stopping or being interrupted
“Learners saw the word “resumption” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
subconscious
the part of your mind that has thoughts and feelings you do not know about
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “subconscious.””
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.”
heterogeneous
consisting of parts or members that are very different from each other
“The speaker uses “heterogeneous” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
inflammable
inflammable materials or substances will start to burn very easily
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as inflammable.”
infuse
to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality
“Learners hear “infuse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
rookie
someone who has just started doing a job and has little experience
“The speaker used the word “rookie” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
apex
the top or highest part of something pointed or curved
“Learners saw the word “apex” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
incorporate
to include something as part of a group, system, plan etc
“Learners hear “incorporate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
stimulant
something that encourages more of a particular activity
“The speaker used the word “stimulant” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bisect
to divide something into two equal parts
“Learners hear “bisect” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
denominate
to give a specific name to; designate
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “denominate” describes an action or change.”
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.”
bowdlerize
to remove all the parts of a book, play etc that you think might offend someone – used to show disapproval
“A clear example helps learners use “bowdlerize” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
parse
to describe the grammar of a word when it is in a particular sentence, or the grammar of the whole sentence
“A clear example helps learners use “parse” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
cartilage
a strong substance that can bend, which is around the joints in your body and in your outer ear
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cartilage.””
electrolysis
the process of separating a liquid into its chemical parts by passing an electric current through it
“Learners saw the word “electrolysis” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
ordinate
the vertical or y-coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates
“Learners saw the word “ordinate” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
peremptory
peremptory behaviour, speech etc is not polite or friendly and shows that the person speaking expects to be obeyed immediately
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “peremptory” signals a particular quality.”
toxin
a poisonous substance, especially one that is produced by bacteria and causes a particular disease
“Learners saw the word “toxin” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
apostasy
when someone suddenly stops believing in a religion or supporting a political party
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “apostasy.””
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.”
repartee
conversation which is fast and full of intelligent and amusing remarks and replies
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “repartee.””
annotate
to add short notes to a book or piece of writing to explain parts of it
“Learners hear “annotate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
apostate
someone who has stopped believing in a religion or supporting a political party
“The speaker used the word “apostate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
braggart
someone who is always talking too proudly about what they own or have done
“Learners saw the word “braggart” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
cognate
a word in one language that has the same origin as a word in another language
“The speaker used the word “cognate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
adherent
someone who supports a particular belief, plan, political party etc
“A clear definition of the word “adherent” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
bellicose
behaving in a way that is likely to start an argument or fight
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as bellicose.”
even
flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as even.”
inchoate
inchoate ideas, plans, attitudes etc are only just starting to develop
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “inchoate” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
pointer
the small symbol, usually an arrow , that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc
“The speaker used the word “pointer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
polyglot
A polyglot is a person who speaks or understands many languages
“Learners saw the word “polyglot” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
timbre
the quality of the sound made by a particular instrument or voice
“A clear definition of the word “timbre” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
cantata
a piece of religious music for singers and instruments
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cantata.””
cartographer
A cartographer is a person whose job is drawing maps
“Learners saw the word “cartographer” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
chromatic
related to a musical scale which consists of semitone s
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as chromatic.”
garble
to jumble (a story, quotation, etc), esp unintentionally
“The speaker explains how “garble” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
parochial
relating to a particular church and the area around it
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “parochial” signals a particular quality.”
votary
someone who regularly practises a particular religion
“The speaker used the word “votary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
blade
the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “blade.””
desultory
done without any particular plan or purpose
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “desultory” signals a particular quality.”
nascent
coming into existence or starting to develop
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as nascent.”
ramify
to divide into branches or branchlike parts
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “ramify” describes an action or change.”
solecism
a mistake in the use of written or spoken language
“A clear definition of the word “solecism” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
tend
to move or develop in a particular direction
“A clear example helps learners use “tend” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
promiscuous
having many sexual partners
“The speaker uses “promiscuous” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
somnolent
almost starting to sleep
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “somnolent” signals a particular quality.”
spartan
a disciplined or brave person
“The speaker used the word “spartan” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
virile
having or showing tradition­ally male qualities such as strength, courage etc – use this to show approval
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “virile” signals a particular quality.”
manifesto
a written statement by a political party, saying what they believe in and what they intend to do
“Learners saw the word “manifesto” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
regular
someone who often goes to the same bar, restaurant etc or who takes part in an activity very often
“Learners saw the word “regular” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
verse
a set of lines that forms one part of a song, poem, or a book such as the Bible or the Koran
“The speaker used the word “verse” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
accompanist
someone who plays a musical instrument while another person sings or plays the main tune
“Learners saw the word “accompanist” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
archbishop
a priest of the highest rank, who is in charge of all the churches in a particular area
“A clear definition of the word “archbishop” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
barter
to exchange goods, work, or services for other goods or services rather than for money
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “barter” describes an action or change.”
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.””
cartridge
a small container or piece of equipment that you put inside something to make it work
“The speaker used the word “cartridge” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
consistent
a consistent argument or idea does not have any parts that do not match other parts
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as consistent.”
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.”
hammer
to hit something with a hammer in order to force it into a particular position or shape
“Learners hear “hammer” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
rite
a ceremony that is always performed in the same way, usually for religious purposes
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “rite.””
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.”
bipartisan
involving two political parties, especially parties with opposing views
“The speaker uses “bipartisan” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
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.”
farce
a humorous play or film in which the characters are involved in complicated and silly situations, or the style of writing or acting that is used
“The speaker used the word “farce” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
warp
a part of something that has become bent or twisted from its original shape
“Learners saw the word “warp” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
basic
forming the most important or most necessary part of something
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as basic.”
clam
a shellfish you can eat that has a shell in two parts that open up
“The speaker used the word “clam” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
fund
an amount of money that is collected and kept for a particular purpose
“The speaker used the word “fund” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
relative
having a particular quality when compared with something else
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as relative.”
spindle
a part of a machine shaped like a stick, around which something turns
“A clear definition of the word “spindle” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
stalk
a long narrow part of a plant that supports leaves, fruits, or flowers
“A clear definition of the word “stalk” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
taboo
a custom that says you must avoid a particular activity or subject, either because it is considered offensive or because your religion does not allow it
“The speaker used the word “taboo” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
aspect
one part of a situation, idea, plan etc that has many parts
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “aspect.””
husk
the dry outer part of corn, some grains, seeds, nuts etc
“A clear definition of the word “husk” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
tempo
the speed at which music is played or should be played
“The speaker used the word “tempo” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
accordion
a musical instrument like a large box that you hold in both hands. You play it by pressing the sides together and pulling them out again, while you push buttons and key s .
“Learners saw the word “accordion” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
brigade
a large group of soldiers forming part of an army
“Learners saw the word “brigade” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
complicated
consisting of many closely connected parts
“The speaker uses “complicated” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
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.”
kindle
to start burning; to make a fire start burning
“A clear example helps learners use “kindle” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
musical
relating to music or consisting of music
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as musical.”
yolk
the yellow part in the centre of an egg
“A clear definition of the word “yolk” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
heartrending
making you feel great pity
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “heartrending” signals a particular quality.”
internal
within a particular country
“The speaker uses “internal” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
fugue
a piece of music with a tune that is repeated regularly in different keys by different voices or instruments
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fugue.””
hieroglyph
a picture or symbol used to represent a word or part of a word, especially in the ancient Egyptian writing system
“A clear definition of the word “hieroglyph” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
pulse
the regular beat that can be felt, for example at your wrist, as your heart pumps blood around your body
“The speaker used the word “pulse” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
receiver
A receiver is the part of a radio or television that picks up signals and converts them into sound or pictures
“The speaker used the word “receiver” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
addictive
if a substance, especially a drug, is addictive, your body starts to need it regularly and you are unable to stop taking it
“The speaker uses “addictive” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
barbecue
a meal or party during which food is cooked on a metal frame over a fire and eaten outdoors
“The speaker used the word “barbecue” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bravo
used to show your approval when someone, especially a performer, has done something very well
“Learners saw the word “bravo” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hadron
any elementary particle capable of taking part in a strong nuclear interaction and therefore excluding leptons and photons
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “hadron.””
lurid
a description, story etc that is lurid is deliberately shocking and involves sex or violence
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as lurid.”
overhaul
to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
“Learners hear “overhaul” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
place
a space or area, for example a particular point on a surface or in a room, building, town, city etc
“The speaker used the word “place” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
preponderance
if there is a preponderance of people or things of a particular type in a group, there are more of that type than of any other
“Learners saw the word “preponderance” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
selection
the careful choice of a particular person or thing from a group of similar people or things
“Learners saw the word “selection” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
symbol
a picture or shape that has a particular meaning or represents a particular organization or idea
“Learners saw the word “symbol” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
appertain
to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc; relate (to) or be connected (with)
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “appertain” describes an action or change.”
bronchus
either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bronchus.””
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.”
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.”
indicate
to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true
“The speaker explains how “indicate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
institute
an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based
“The speaker used the word “institute” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
knack
A knack is a particularly clever or skilful way of doing something successfully, especially something which most people find difficult
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “knack.””
particular
a particular thing or person is the one that you are talking about, and not any other
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “particular” signals a particular quality.”
perusal
Perusal of something such as a letter, article, or document is the action of reading it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “perusal.””
retroactive
a law or decision that is retroactive is effective from a particular date in the past
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as retroactive.”
superimpose
to put one picture, image, or photograph on top of another so that both can be partly seen
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “superimpose” describes an action or change.”
allergy
a medical condition in which you become ill or in which your skin becomes red and painful because you have eaten or touched a particular substance
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “allergy.””
brilliant
A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful
“The speaker uses “brilliant” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
colloid
a mixture having particles of one component, with diameters between 10–7 and 10–9 metres, suspended in a continuous phase of another component
“Learners saw the word “colloid” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
credo
a formal statement of the beliefs of a particular person, group, religion etc
“The speaker used the word “credo” 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.”
essential
the essential part, quality, or feature of something is the most basic one
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as essential.”
exodus
a situation in which a lot of people leave a particular place at the same time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “exodus.””
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.”
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.”
lubricant
a substance such as oil that you put on surfaces that rub together, especially parts of a machine, in order to make them move smoothly and easily
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “lubricant.””
musician
someone who plays a musical instrument, especially very well or as a job
“The speaker used the word “musician” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
powder
a dangerous situation or place where violence or trouble could suddenly start
“The speaker used the word “powder” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
spike
to prevent someone from saying something or printing something in a newspaper
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “spike” describes an action or change.”
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.””
valedictory
A valedictory speech, letter, or performance is one that is intended as a way of saying goodbye when someone leaves another person, a place, or a job
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as valedictory.”
alphabet
a set of letters, arranged in a particular order, and used in writing
“The speaker used the word “alphabet” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
apartment
a set of rooms on one floor of a large building, where someone lives
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “apartment.””
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.”
blight
an unhealthy condition of plants in which parts of them dry up and die
“Learners saw the word “blight” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
membrane
a very thin piece of skin that covers or connects parts of your body
“A clear definition of the word “membrane” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
posit
to suggest that a particular idea should be accepted as a fact
“A clear example helps learners use “posit” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
virtu
a taste or love for curios or works of fine art; connoisseurship
“Learners saw the word “virtu” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
canto
one of the parts into which a very long poem is divided
“The speaker used the word “canto” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
cerebellum
the bottom part of your brain that controls your muscles
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cerebellum.””
formation
the process of starting a new organization or group
“A clear definition of the word “formation” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
larynx
the part in your throat where your voice is produced
“Learners saw the word “larynx” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
actuate
to make a piece of machinery start to operate
“A clear example helps learners use “actuate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
Elementary
concerning the first and easiest part of a subject
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as elementary.”
gulf
a large area of sea partly enclosed by land
“Learners saw the word “gulf” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
oral
a spoken test, especially in a foreign language
“Learners saw the word “oral” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
poetry
poems in general, or the art of writing them
“A clear definition of the word “poetry” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
royalty
a payment made to the writer of a book or piece of music depending on how many books etc are sold, or to someone whose idea, invention etc is used by someone else to make money
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “royalty.””
sebaceous
relating to a part of the body that produces oil
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as sebaceous.”
substance
a particular type of solid, liquid, or gas
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “substance.””
symptomatic
showing that someone has a particular illness
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as symptomatic.”
already
before now, or before a particular time
“The team responded already when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”
auricle
a small sac in the atrium of the heart
“The speaker used the word “auricle” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
Latin
the language used in ancient Rome
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “latin.””
acting
the job or skill of performing in plays and films
“Learners saw the word “acting” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
bole
the main part of a tree
“Learners saw the word “bole” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
comport
to behave in a particular way
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “comport” describes an action or change.”
cuisine
a particular style of cooking
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cuisine.””
casualty
the part of a hospital that people are taken to when they are hurt in an accident or suddenly become ill
“Learners saw the word “casualty” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hub
the central and most important part of an area, system, activity etc, which all the other parts are connected to
“A clear definition of the word “hub” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
phrase
a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together, or which someone uses on a particular occasion
“A clear definition of the word “phrase” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
renounce
to publicly say or show that you no longer believe in something, or will no longer behave in a particular way
“A clear example helps learners use “renounce” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
snap
to move into a particular position suddenly, making a short sharp noise, or to make something move like this
“Learners hear “snap” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
vocative
a word or particular form of a word used to show that you are speaking or writing directly to someone
“The speaker used the word “vocative” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
browse
to look through the pages of a book, magazine etc without a particular purpose, just looking at the most interesting parts
“Learners hear “browse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
flat
a place for people to live that consists of a set of rooms that are part of a larger building
“A clear definition of the word “flat” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
insider
someone who has a special knowledge of a particular organization because they are part of it
“Learners saw the word “insider” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
luminary
someone who is very famous or highly respected for their skill at doing something or their knowledge of a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “luminary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
machine
a piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power such as electricity to do a particular job
“The speaker used the word “machine” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
magazine
a large thin book with a paper cover that contains news stories, articles, photographs etc, and is sold weekly or monthly
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “magazine.””
martyr
someone who dies for their religious or political beliefs and is admired by people for this
“A clear definition of the word “martyr” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
numb
a part of your body that is numb is unable to feel anything, for example because you are very cold
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as numb.”
observance
when someone obeys a law or does something because it is part of a religion, custom, or ceremony
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “observance.””
ostentatious
something that is ostentatious looks very expensive and is designed to make people think that its owner must be very rich
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as ostentatious.”
partisan
a member of an armed group that fights against an enemy that has taken control of its country
“Learners saw the word “partisan” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
pitfall
a problem or difficulty that is likely to happen in a particular job, course of action, or activity
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “pitfall.””
report
to give people information about recent events, especially in newspapers and on television and radio
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “report” describes an action or change.”
rug
a piece of thick cloth or wool that covers part of a floor, used for warmth or as a decoration
“Learners saw the word “rug” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
symposium
a formal meeting in which people who know a lot about a particular subject have discussions about it
“Learners saw the word “symposium” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
tentacle
one of the long thin parts of a sea creature such as an octopus which it uses for holding things
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “tentacle.””
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.”
action
the process of doing something, especially in order to achieve a particular thing
“Learners saw the word “action” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
ambience
the qualities and character of a particular place and the way these make you feel
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “ambience.””
bend
to move part of your body so that it is not straight or so that you are not upright
“The speaker explains how “bend” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
camera
a piece of equipment used to take photographs or make films or television programmes
“The speaker used the word “camera” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
hale
someone, especially an old person, who is hale and hearty is very healthy and active
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as hale.”
head
the top part of your body that has your face at the front and is supported by your neck
“Learners saw the word “head” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
joke
something that you say or do to make people laugh, especially a funny story or trick
“The speaker used the word “joke” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
meet
to go to a place where someone will be at a particular time, according to an arrangement, so that you can talk or do something together
“A clear example helps learners use “meet” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
part
a piece or feature of something such as an object, area, event, or period of time
“A clear definition of the word “part” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
pause
a short time during which someone stops speaking or doing something before starting again
“Learners saw the word “pause” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
reason
to form a particular judgment about a situation after carefully considering the facts
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “reason” describes an action or change.”
reservation
an arrangement which you make so that a place in a hotel, restaurant, plane etc is kept for you at a particular time in the future
“Learners saw the word “reservation” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
sect
a group of people with their own particular set of beliefs and practices, especially within or separated from a larger religious group
“A clear definition of the word “sect” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
stadium
a building for public events, especially sports and large rock music concerts, consisting of a playing field surrounded by rows of seats
“A clear definition of the word “stadium” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
strategic
done as part of a plan, especially in a military, business, or political situation
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as strategic.”
absent
to not go to a place or take part in an event where people expect you to be
“The speaker explains how “absent” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
adherence
when someone behaves according to a particular rule, belief, principle etc
“A clear definition of the word “adherence” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.””
corn
a tall plant with large yellow seeds that grow together on a cob (= long hard part ) , which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable or fed to animals
“Learners saw the word “corn” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
creativity
the ability to use your imagination to produce new ideas, make things etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “creativity.””
given
any particular time, situation, amount etc that is being used as an example
“The speaker uses “given” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
inside
the inner part of something, which is surrounded or hidden by the outer part
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “inside.””
local
relating to the particular area you live in, or the area you are talking about
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “local” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
make
to produce something, for example by putting the different parts of it together
“Learners hear “make” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
neoclassical
neoclassical art or architecture copies the style of ancient Greece or Rome
“The speaker uses “neoclassical” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
quartz
a hard mineral substance that is used in making electronic watches and clocks
“A clear definition of the word “quartz” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
rainfall
the amount of rain that falls on an area in a particular period of time
“The speaker used the word “rainfall” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
sauce
a thick cooked liquid that is served with food to give it a particular taste
“The speaker used the word “sauce” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
screen
the part of a television or computer where the picture or information appears
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “screen.””
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.”
spot
a particular place or area, especially a pleasant place where you spend time
“Learners saw the word “spot” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
tendon
a thick strong string-like part of your body that connects a muscle to a bone
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “tendon.””
unveil
to remove the cover from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony
“A clear example helps learners use “unveil” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
act
to do something in a particular way or for a particular reason
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “act” describes an action or change.”
artisan
someone who does skilled work, making things with their hands
“Learners saw the word “artisan” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”