Issue & Argument: Culture & media

confine

to keep someone or something within the limits of a particular activity or subject

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

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.”

swell

to become larger and rounder than normal – used especially about parts of the body

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

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.”

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.”

doctrine

a set of beliefs that form an important part of a religion or system of ideas

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

crack

a very narrow space between two things or two parts of something

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

delicate

a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful

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

even

flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts

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

recall

to remember a particular fact, event, or situation from the past

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

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.”

articulate

to express your ideas or feelings in words

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

prose

language in its usual form, as opposed to poetry

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

architect

someone whose job is to design buildings

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

cuisine

a particular style of cooking

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

reside

to live in a particular place

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

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.”

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.””

disqualify

to stop someone from taking part in an activity because they have broken a rule

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

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.”

monitor

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

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

reception

a particular type of welcome for someone, or a particular type of reaction to their ideas, work etc

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

subject

the thing you are talking about or considering in a conversation, discussion, book, film etc

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

assign

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

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

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.”

integral

Something that is an integral part of something is an essential part of that thing

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

symptom

something wrong with your body or mind which shows that you have a particular illness

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

territory

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

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

consequence

something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions

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

gear

a set of equipment or tools you need for a particular activity

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

prescribe

to state officially what should be done in a particular situation

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

relative

having a particular quality when compared with something else

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

erupt

if fighting, violence, noise etc erupts, it starts suddenly

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

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.”

interpret

to translate spoken words from one language into another

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

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.”

blade

the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon

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

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.”

originate

to have the idea for something and start it

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

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.”

partial

not complete

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

convenience

the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time

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

compose

The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.

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

correspond

if two things or ideas correspond, the parts or information in one relate to the parts or information in the other

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

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.”

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.”

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.””

attach

to allow something to happen, but only if someone agrees to do a particular thing or accept a particular idea

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

calendar

a set of pages that show the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, that you usually hang on a wall

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

curriculum

the subjects that are taught by a school, college etc, or the things that are studied in a particular subject

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

pinch

to press a part of someone’s skin very tightly between your finger and thumb, especially so that it hurts

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

scan

to examine an area carefully but quickly, often because you are looking for a particular person or thing

“The speaker explains how “scan” is used in a report 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.”

cholesterol

a chemical substance found in your blood. Too much cholesterol in your body may cause heart disease.

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

intersperse

if something is interspersed with a particular kind of thing, it has a lot of them in it

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

nucleus

the central part of an atom, made up of neutrons, protons, and other elementary particles

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

projector

a piece of equipment that makes a film or picture appear on a screen or flat surface

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

strain

to injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard

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

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.”

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.”

vestige

a small part or amount of something that remains when most of it no longer exists

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

adequate

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

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

inflammation

swelling and pain in part of your body, which is often red and feels hot

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

intermediate

an intermediate stage in a process of development is between two other stages

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

mask

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

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

novel

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

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

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.”

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.”

bid

to offer to pay a particular price for goods, especially in an auction

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

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.”

characterize

to describe the qualities of someone or something in a particular way

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

constellation

a group of stars that forms a particular pattern and has a name

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

deliver

to take goods, letters, packages etc to a particular place or person

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

instrumental

a piece of music in which no voices are used, only instruments

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

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.”

mode

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

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

modification

a small change made in something such as a design, plan, or system

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

pharmacy

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

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

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.”

proceed

to continue to do something that has already been planned or started

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

separate

to divide or split into different parts, or to make something do this

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

depart

to leave, especially when you are starting a journey

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

documentation

the act of recording information in writing, on film etc

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

edge

the part of an object that is furthest from its centre

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

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.”

fundamental

relating to the most basic and important parts of something

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

launch

to start something, usually something big or important

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

malfunction

a fault in the way a machine or part of someone’s body works

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

melody

the arrangement of musical notes in a way that is pleasant

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

narrative

a description of events in a story, especially in a novel

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

sculpt

to make a particular shape from stone, wood, clay etc

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

anecdote

a short story based on your personal experience

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

comprise

to consist of particular parts, groups etc

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

entail

to involve something as a necessary part or result

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

resident

someone who lives or stays in a particular place

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

sphere

a particular area of activity, work, knowledge etc

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

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.”

interior

the inner part or inside of something

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

particle

a very small piece of something

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

commence

to begin or to start something

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

figurative

a figurative word or phrase is used in a different way from its usual meaning, to give you a particular idea or picture in your mind

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

negative

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

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

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.””

melodrama

a story or play in which very exciting or terrible things happen, and in which the characters and the emotions they show seem too strong to be real

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

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.”

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.”

constrain

To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way

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

editorial

relating to the preparation of a newspaper, book, television programme etc for printing or broadcasting

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

neuron

a type of cell that makes up the nervous system and sends messages to other parts of the body or the brain

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

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.”

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.””

establish

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

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

fabulous

fabulous creatures, places etc are mentioned in traditional stories, but do not really exist

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

orchestra

a large group of musicians playing many different kinds of instruments and led by a conductor

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

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.”

unify

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

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

disorder

a mental or physical illness which prevents part of your body from working properly

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

infection

a disease that affects a particular part of your body and is caused by bacteria or a virus

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

lament

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

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

arrange

to organize or make plans for something such as a meeting, party, or trip

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

brilliant

A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful

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

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.”

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.”

melodious

something that sounds melodious sounds like music or has a pleasant tune

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

replica

an exact copy of something, especially a building, a gun, or a work of art

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

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.””

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.”

vegetative

relating to plants, and particularly to the way they grow or make new plants

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

comic

a magazine for children that tells a story using comic strips

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

dedicate

to give all your attention and effort to one particular thing

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

institution

a large organization that has a particular kind of work or purpose

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

mime

to pretend to play or sing a piece of music, without making any sound

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

monetary

relating to money, especially all the money in a particular country

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

typical

having the usual features or qualities of a particular group or thing

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

bar

a place where a particular kind of food or drink is served

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

incline

to slope at a particular angle, or to make something do this

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

reference

a book, article etc from which information has been obtained

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

schedule

to plan that something will happen at a particular time

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

sinew

a part of your body that connects a muscle to a bone

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

engrave

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

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

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.”

quarterly

a magazine that is produced four times a year

“The speaker used the word “quarterly” 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.”

bulk

the main or largest part of something

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

infect

to make sb share a particular feeling

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

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.”

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.””

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.”

clutch

the pedal that you press with your foot when driving a vehicle in order to change gear , or the part of the vehicle that this controls

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

receptor

a nerve ending which receives information about changes in light, heat etc and causes the body to react in particular ways

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

allot

to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or something

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

swing

to make regular movements forwards and backwards or from one side to another while hanging from a particular point, or to make something do this

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

ultimatum

a threat saying that if someone does not do what you want by a particular time, you will do something to punish them

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

integrated

an integrated system, institution etc combines many different groups, ideas, or parts in a way that works well

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

movement

a group of people who share the same ideas or beliefs and who work together to achieve a particular aim

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

particulate

Particulates are very small particles of a substance, especially those that are produced when fuel is burned

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

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.”

silicon

a chemical substance that exists as a solid or as a powder and is used to make glass, bricks, and parts for computers. It is a chemical element: symbol Si

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

fixture

a piece of equipment that is fixed inside a house or building and is sold as part of the house

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

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.”

host

someone at a party, meal etc who has invited the guests and who provides the food, drink etc

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

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.”

intermediary

a person or organization that tries to help two other people or groups to agree with each other

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

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.”

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.””

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

display

a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen

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

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.”

float

a large vehicle that is decorated to drive through the streets as part of a special event

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

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.”

icon

a small sign or picture on a computer screen that is used to start a particular operation

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

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.””

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.””

abjure

to state publicly that you will give up a particular belief or way of behaving

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

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.”

artery

one of the tubes that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body

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

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.””

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.”

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.””

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.””

etiquette

the formal rules for polite behaviour in society or in a particular group

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

pervade

if a feeling, idea, or smell pervades a place, it is present in every part of it

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

practicable

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

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

predisposition

a tendency to behave in a particular way or suffer from a particular illness

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

prune

to make something smaller by removing parts that you do not need or want

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

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.”

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.”

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.”

twist

to bend or turn something, such as wire, hair, or cloth, into a particular shape

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

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.”

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.”

crumble

to break apart into lots of little pieces, or make something do this

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

exclusion

when someone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place

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

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.”

inchoate

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

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

joint

a part of your body that can bend because two bones meet there

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

outbreak

the sudden start of sth unpleasant, especially violence or a disease

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

procession

a line of people or vehicles moving slowly as part of a ceremony

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

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.”

wither

if plants wither, they become drier and smaller and start to die

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

biosphere

the part of the world in which animals, plants etc can live

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

chromatic

related to a musical scale which consists of semitone s

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

excerpt

a short piece taken from a book, poem, piece of music etc

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

filth

very offensive language, stories, or pictures about sex

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

modish

modish ideas, designs etc are modern and fashionable

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

parochial

relating to a particular church and the area around it

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

perform

to do something, especially something difficult or useful

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

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.”

syllable

a word or part of a word which contains a single vowel sound

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

thwart

to prevent someone from doing what they are trying to do

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

tropical

coming from or existing in the hottest parts of the world

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

urgent

very important and needing to be dealt with immediately

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

votary

someone who regularly practises a particular religion

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

ballad

a short story in the form of a poem or song

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

classical

belonging to a traditional style or set of ideas

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

complicated

consisting of many closely connected parts

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

composite

something made up of different parts or materials

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

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.”

desultory

done without any particular plan or purpose

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

dramatize

to make a book or event into a play or film

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

Elementary

concerning the first and easiest part of a subject

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

familiarity

a good knowledge of a particular subject or place

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

inhabitant

one of the people who live in a particular place

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

nascent

coming into existence or starting to develop

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

participation

the act of taking part in an activity or event

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

wig

artificial hair that you wear on your head

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

mattress

the soft part of a bed that you lie on

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

rendering

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

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

situated

to be in a particular place or position

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

internal

within a particular country

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

literary

relating to literature

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

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.”

bifurcate

If something such as a line or path bifurcates or is bifurcated, it divides into two parts which go in different directions

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

invoke

to make a particular idea, image, or feeling appear in people’s minds by describing an event or situation, or by talking about a person

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

pollster

someone who works for a company that prepares and asks questions to find out what people think about a particular subject

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

sensitize

to give someone some experience or knowledge of a particular problem or situation so that they can notice it and understand it easily

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

serenade

a song sung to someone, especially one that a man performs for the woman he loves while standing below her window at night

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

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