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GRE Culture and communication

Verbal Reasoning: Culture & media

Dense academic language for following arguments and selecting precise wording. Focus: culture & media.

Independent GRE study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Culture & hobbies
  • Advanced · C1
  • 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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
philistine
someone who does not like or understand art, literature, music etc
“The speaker used the word “philistine” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.””
artistic
relating to art or culture
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “artistic” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
encore
an additional or repeated part of a performance, especially a musical one
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “encore.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.””
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
prolific
a prolific artist, writer etc produces many works of art, books etc
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as prolific.”
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.”
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.”
era
a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “era.””
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.”
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.”
lexicon
all the words and phrases used in a language or that a particular person knows
“Learners saw the word “lexicon” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
solo
to perform a solo in a piece of music
“The report explains why the culture and media discussion pattern developed solo.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
podium
a small raised area for a performer, speaker, or musical conductor to stand on
“Learners saw the word “podium” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
concert
a performance given by musicians or singers
“Learners saw the word “concert” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
pastiche
a piece of writing, music, film etc that is deliberately made in the style of someone or something else
“The speaker used the word “pastiche” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
byline
A byline is a line at the top of an article in a newspaper or magazine giving the author's name
“A clear definition of the word “byline” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
atonal
a piece of music that is atonal is not based on a particular key 2 4
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “atonal” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
gripping
a gripping film, story etc is very exciting and interesting
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as gripping.”
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.”
artistry
skill in a particular artistic activity
“Learners saw the word “artistry” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
academy
an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “academy.””
fable
a traditional short story that teaches a moral lesson, especially a story about animals
“Learners saw the word “fable” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
quarantine
to keep a person or animal apart from others for a period of time in case they are carrying a disease
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “quarantine” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
rendition
someone’s performance of a play, piece of music etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “rendition.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
compile
to make a book, list, record etc, using different pieces of information, music etc
“The speaker explains how “compile” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
ascribe
to claim that something is caused by a particular person, situation etc
“The speaker explains how “ascribe” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
perceive
to understand or think of something or someone in a particular way
“A clear example helps learners use “perceive” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
resume
to start doing something again after stopping or being interrupted
“The speaker explains how “resume” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
incorporate
to include something as part of a group, system, plan etc
“Learners hear “incorporate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
mandate
to tell someone that they must do a particular thing
“Learners hear “mandate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
assemble
to put all the parts of something together
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “assemble” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
constituent
someone who votes in a particular area
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “constituent.””
participate
to take part in an activity or event
“Learners hear “participate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
possess
to have a particular quality or ability
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “possess” describes an action or change.”
academician
a member of an official organization which encourages the development of literature, art, science etc
“A clear definition of the word “academician” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
travelogue
a film or piece of writing that describes travel in a particular country, or a particular person’s travels
“Learners saw the word “travelogue” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
discography
A discography is a list of all the recordings made by a particular artist or group
“The speaker used the word “discography” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
aesthete
someone who loves and understands beautiful things, such as art and music
“A clear definition of the word “aesthete” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
discernment
the ability to make good judgments about people or about art, music, style etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “discernment.””
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.”
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.”
diminuendo
a part in a piece of music where it becomes gradually quieter
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “diminuendo.””
presto
a piece of music, or part of one, that is played or sung very quickly
“The speaker used the word “presto” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
recital
a performance of music or poetry, usually given by one performer
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “recital.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
denouement
the exciting last part of a story or play
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “denouement.””
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.”
ethnomusicology
the study of the music of different cultures
“The speaker used the word “ethnomusicology” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
permeate
if liquid, gas etc permeates something, it enters it and spreads through every part of it
“A clear example helps learners use “permeate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
extraneous
not belonging to or directly related to a particular subject or problem
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as extraneous.”
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.”
paralysis
the loss of the ability to move all or part of your body or feel things in it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “paralysis.””
stem
the long thin part of a plant, from which leaves, flowers, or fruit grow
“The speaker used the word “stem” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
activate
to make an electrical system or chemical process start working
“The speaker explains how “activate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
infuse
to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality
“Learners hear “infuse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
ignite
to start burning, or to make something start burning
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “ignite” describes an action or change.”
stimulant
something that encourages more of a particular activity
“The speaker used the word “stimulant” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
amplify
to make sound louder, especially musical sound
“Learners hear “amplify” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
deduct
to take away an amount or part from a total
“The speaker explains how “deduct” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
elapse
if a particular period of time elapses, it passes
“Learners hear “elapse” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
fault
a bad or weak part of someone’s character
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fault.””
requisite
something that is needed for a particular purpose
“A clear definition of the word “requisite” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
sufficient
as much as is needed for a particular purpose
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as sufficient.”
trait
a particular quality in someone’s character
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “trait.””
dual
having two of something or two parts
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as dual.”
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.”
vicinity
in the area around a particular place
“A clear definition of the word “vicinity” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
enact
to act in a play, story etc
“A clear example helps learners use “enact” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
incipient
starting to happen or exist
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “incipient” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
deviate
To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others
“Learners hear “deviate” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
photography
the art, profession, or method of producing photographs or the scenes in films
“The speaker used the word “photography” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
element
one part or feature of a whole system, plan, piece of work etc, especially one that is basic or important
“Learners saw the word “element” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
boycott
to refuse to buy something, use something, or take part in something as a way of protesting
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “boycott” describes an action or change.”
leaflet
a small book or piece of paper advertising something or giving information on a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “leaflet” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.””
format
the size, shape, design etc, in which something such as a book or magazine is produced
“The speaker used the word “format” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
residential
a residential part of a town consists of private houses, with no offices or factories
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as residential.”
deem
to think of something in a particular way or as having a particular quality
“A clear example helps learners use “deem” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
specific
a specific thing, person, or group is one particular thing, person, or group
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as specific.”
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.”
base
the most important part of something, from which new ideas develop
“A clear definition of the word “base” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
lump
a small piece of something solid, without a particular shape
“Learners saw the word “lump” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
recipe
a set of instructions for cooking a particular type of food
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “recipe.””
rekindle
to make someone have a particular feeling, thought etc again
“Learners hear “rekindle” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
spectacular
an event or performance that is very large and impressive
“A clear definition of the word “spectacular” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
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.”
exceed
to be more than a particular number or amount
“Learners hear “exceed” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
neutron
a part of an atom that has no electrical charge
“A clear definition of the word “neutron” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
plead
to give a particular excuse for your actions
“Learners hear “plead” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
stylized
drawn, written, or performed in an artificial style that does not look natural or real, but that is still pleasant to look at
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as stylized.”
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.”
bilingual
written or spoken in two languages
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “bilingual” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
modernism
a style of art, building etc that was popular especially from the 1940s to the 1960s, in which artists used simple shapes and modern artificial materials
“Learners saw the word “modernism” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.”
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.”
destine
to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “destine” describes an action or change.”
tribe
a social group consisting of people of the same race who have the same beliefs, customs, language etc, and usually live in one particular area ruled by their leader
“Learners saw the word “tribe” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
counterpart
Someone's or something's counterpart is another person or thing that has a similar function or position in a different place
“A clear definition of the word “counterpart” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
custom
something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional
“A clear definition of the word “custom” 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.”
mainly
used to mention the main part or cause of something, the main reason for something etc
“The team responded mainly when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”
sidebar
a separate part of something such as a newspaper article where extra information is given
“Learners saw the word “sidebar” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.””
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.””
prelude
a short piece of music, especially one played at the beginning of a longer musical piece or before a church ceremony
“The speaker used the word “prelude” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
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.”
campaign
to lead or take part in a series of actions intended to achieve a particular social or political result
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “campaign” describes an action or change.”
cultural
belonging or relating to a particular society and its way of life
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as cultural.”
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.”
obituary
an article in a newspaper about the life of someone who has just died
“A clear definition of the word “obituary” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.”
wean
to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal on its mother’s milk and start giving it ordinary food
“A clear example helps learners use “wean” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
dilate
if a hollow part of your body dilates or if something dilates it, it becomes wider
“A clear example helps learners use “dilate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
file
to keep papers, documents etc in a particular place so that you can find them easily
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “file” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.””
specialize
to limit all or most of your study, business etc to a particular subject or activity
“The speaker explains how “specialize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
tilt
to move a part of your body, especially your head or chin, upwards or to the side
“The speaker explains how “tilt” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
enclosure
an area surrounded by a wall or fence, and used for a particular purpose
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “enclosure.””
optimum
the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “optimum” signals a particular quality.”
prospective
someone who is likely to do a particular thing or achieve a particular position
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as prospective.”
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.”
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.”
undertake
to accept that you are responsible for a piece of work, and start to do it
“A clear example helps learners use “undertake” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
bureau
a government department or a part of a government department in the US
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “bureau.””
corrupt
to encourage someone to start behaving in an immoral or dishonest way
“A clear example helps learners use “corrupt” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
triple
having three parts or involving three groups, people, events etc
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as triple.”
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.””
chorus
the part of a song that is repeated after each verse
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “chorus.””
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.”
dispatch
the act of sending people or things to a particular place
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “dispatch.””
incongruous
strange, unexpected, or unsuitable in a particular situation
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as incongruous.”
limb
an arm or a leg; a similar part of an animal, such as a wing
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “limb.””
predecessor
someone who had your job before you started doing it
“A clear definition of the word “predecessor” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
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.””
treatise
a serious book or article about a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “treatise” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
deposit
to put something down in a particular place
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “deposit” describes an action or change.”
impart
to give a particular quality to something
“The speaker explains how “impart” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
inclination
a tendency to think or behave in a particular way
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “inclination.””
intermittent
stopping and starting often and for short periods
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “intermittent” signals a particular quality.”
substance
a particular type of solid, liquid, or gas
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “substance.””
artifice
a trick used to deceive someone
“A clear definition of the word “artifice” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
cardiac
relating to the heart
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “cardiac” signals a particular quality.”
terrain
a particular type of land
“The speaker used the word “terrain” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
calculus
the part of mathematics that deals with changing quantities, such as the speed of a falling stone or the slope of a curved line
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “calculus.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
caucus
a meeting of the members of a political party to choose people to represent them in a larger meeting, election etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “caucus.””
expurgate
If someone expurgates a piece of writing, they remove parts of it before it is published because they think those parts will offend or shock people
“The speaker explains how “expurgate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
huddle
a group of people or things that are close together, but not arranged in any particular order, pattern, or system
“Learners saw the word “huddle” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
prospect
a particular event which will probably or definitely happen in the future – used especially when you want to talk about how you feel about it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “prospect.””
rudder
a flat part at the back of a ship or aircraft that can be turned in order to control the direction in which it moves
“Learners saw the word “rudder” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
endemic
an endemic disease or problem is always present in a particular place, or among a particular group of people
“The speaker uses “endemic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
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.”
heterodox
heterodox beliefs, practices etc are not approved of by a particular group, especially a religious one
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as heterodox.”
recommendation
a suggestion to someone that they should choose a particular thing or person that you think is very good
“The speaker used the word “recommendation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
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.”
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.”
chord
a combination of several musical notes that are played at the same time and sound pleasant together
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “chord.””
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.”
seminal
a seminal article, book etc is important, and influences the way things develop in the future
“The speaker uses “seminal” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
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.”