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GRE Culture and communication

Advanced Reading: Culture & media

Scholarly and professional language across common GRE content domains. 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.

apprentice
someone who works for an employer for a fixed period of time in order to learn a particular skill or job
“A clear definition of the word “apprentice” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
catalogue
a complete list of things that you can look at, buy, or use, for example in a library or at an art show
“The speaker used the word “catalogue” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
gesture
a movement of part of your body, especially your hands or head, to show what you mean or how you feel
“A clear definition of the word “gesture” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
proton
a very small piece of matter with a positive electrical charge that is in the central part of an atom
“Learners saw the word “proton” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
anode
the part of a battery that collects electron s , often a wire or piece of metal with the sign (+)
“A clear definition of the word “anode” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
magnetism
the physical force that makes two metal objects pull towards each other or push each other apart
“The speaker used the word “magnetism” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
irrelevant
not useful or not relating to a particular situation, and therefore not important
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as irrelevant.”
multiply
to do a calculation in which you add a number to itself a particular number of times
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “multiply” describes an action or change.”
inflammable
inflammable materials or substances will start to burn very easily
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as inflammable.”
period
a particular length of time with a beginning and an end
“A clear definition of the word “period” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
option
a choice you can make in a particular situation
“The speaker used the word “option” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
accompaniment
music that is played in the background at the same time as another instrument or singer that plays or sings the main tune
“A clear definition of the word “accompaniment” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
borough
a town, or part of a large city, that is responsible for managing its own schools, hospitals, roads etc
“Learners saw the word “borough” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
parse
to describe the grammar of a word when it is in a particular sentence, or the grammar of the whole sentence
“A clear example helps learners use “parse” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
pointer
the small symbol, usually an arrow , that you move using a computer’s mouse to point to the place on the screen where you want to work, start a program etc
“The speaker used the word “pointer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
baton
a short thin stick used by a conductor (= the leader of a group of musicians ) to direct the music
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “baton.””
mutilate
to severely and violently damage someone’s body, especially by cutting or removing part of it
“The speaker explains how “mutilate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
semblance
a situation, condition etc that is close to or similar to a particular one, usually a good one
“Learners saw the word “semblance” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
abdomen
the part of your body between your chest and legs which contains your stomach, bowel s etc
“Learners saw the word “abdomen” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
apostasy
when someone suddenly stops believing in a religion or supporting a political party
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “apostasy.””
concoct
to invent a clever story, excuse, or plan, especially in order to deceive someone
“The speaker explains how “concoct” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
cognate
a word in one language that has the same origin as a word in another language
“The speaker used the word “cognate” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
resumption
the act of starting an activity again after stopping or being interrupted
“Learners saw the word “resumption” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
heterogeneous
consisting of parts or members that are very different from each other
“The speaker uses “heterogeneous” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
isotope
one of the possible different forms of an atom of a particular element
“A clear definition of the word “isotope” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
polyglot
A polyglot is a person who speaks or understands many languages
“Learners saw the word “polyglot” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
preceding
happening or coming before the time, place, or part mentioned
“The speaker uses “preceding” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
rookie
someone who has just started doing a job and has little experience
“The speaker used the word “rookie” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bawdy
A bawdy story or joke contains humorous references to sex
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “bawdy” signals a particular quality.”
bristle
a short stiff hair, wire etc that forms part of a brush
“The speaker used the word “bristle” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
cantata
a piece of religious music for singers and instruments
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cantata.””
cartographer
A cartographer is a person whose job is drawing maps
“Learners saw the word “cartographer” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
garble
to jumble (a story, quotation, etc), esp unintentionally
“The speaker explains how “garble” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
apiece
costing or having a particular amount each
“The result was described apiece in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
mean
to have or represent a particular meaning
“The speaker explains how “mean” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
ramify
to divide into branches or branchlike parts
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “ramify” describes an action or change.”
solecism
a mistake in the use of written or spoken language
“A clear definition of the word “solecism” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
denominate
to give a specific name to; designate
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “denominate” describes an action or change.”
frequent
to go to a particular place often
“Learners hear “frequent” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
moment
a particular point in time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “moment.””
promiscuous
having many sexual partners
“The speaker uses “promiscuous” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
colloquial
language or words that are colloquial are used mainly in informal conversations rather than in writing or formal speech
“The speaker uses “colloquial” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
epilogue
a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a book, film, or play and discusses or explains the ending
“Learners saw the word “epilogue” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
parable
a short simple story that teaches a moral or religious lesson, especially one of the stories told by Jesus in the Bible
“A clear definition of the word “parable” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
patrol
to go around the different parts of an area or building at regular times to check that there is no trouble or danger
“Learners hear “patrol” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
postwar
Postwar is used to describe things that happened, existed, or were made in the period immediately after a war, especially World War II, 1939-45
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as postwar.”
producer
someone whose job is to control the preparation of a play, film, or broadcast, but who does not direct the actors
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “producer.””
spat
a larval oyster or similar bivalve mollusc, esp when it settles to the sea bottom and starts to develop a shell
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “spat.””
valedictory
A valedictory speech, letter, or performance is one that is intended as a way of saying goodbye when someone leaves another person, a place, or a job
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as valedictory.”
apron
a piece of clothing that covers the front part of your clothes and is tied around your waist, worn to keep your clothes clean, especially while cooking
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “apron.””
crescendo
if a sound or a piece of music rises to a cre-scendo, it gradually becomes louder until it is very loud
“Learners saw the word “crescendo” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
equip
to provide a person or place with the things that are needed for a particular kind of activity or work
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “equip” describes an action or change.”
flaccid
You use flaccid to describe a part of someone's body when it is unpleasantly soft and not hard or firm
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as flaccid.”
fondle
to gently touch and move your fingers over part of someone’s body in a way that shows love or sexual desire
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “fondle” describes an action or change.”
lesion
damage to someone’s skin or part of their body such as their stomach or brain, caused by injury or illness
“Learners saw the word “lesion” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
obeisance
respect and obedience to someone or something, often shown by bending your head or the upper part of your body
“The speaker used the word “obeisance” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
perspire
if you perspire, parts of your body become wet, especially because you are hot or have been doing hard work
“Learners hear “perspire” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
precept
A precept is a general rule that helps you to decide how you should behave in particular circumstances
“A clear definition of the word “precept” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
proclivity
a tendency to behave in a particular way, or to like a particular thing – used especially about something bad
“The speaker used the word “proclivity” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
slant
a way of writing about or thinking about a subject that is based on a particular opinion or set of ideas
“Learners saw the word “slant” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
tendency
if someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it
“Learners saw the word “tendency” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
virile
having or showing tradition­ally male qualities such as strength, courage etc – use this to show approval
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “virile” signals a particular quality.”
allegory
a story, painting etc in which the events and characters represent ideas or teach a moral lesson
“A clear definition of the word “allegory” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
burlesque
a performance involving a mixture of comedy and striptease , popular in America in the past
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “burlesque.””
construe
If something is construed in a particular way, its nature or meaning is interpreted in that way
“A clear example helps learners use “construe” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
convulse
if your body or a part of it convulses, it moves violently and you are not able to control it
“A clear example helps learners use “convulse” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
gap
a space between two objects or two parts of an object, especially because something is missing
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “gap.””
indicative
to be a clear sign that a particular situation exists or that something is likely to be true
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as indicative.”
hale
someone, especially an old person, who is hale and hearty is very healthy and active
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as hale.”
inflamed
a part of your body that is inflamed is red and swollen, because it is injured or infected
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as inflamed.”
involvement
the act of taking part in an activity or event, or the way in which you take part in it
“A clear definition of the word “involvement” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
jerk
to move with a quick sudden movement, or to make part of your body move in this way
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “jerk” describes an action or change.”
nasal
a particular speech sound such as /m/, /n/, or /N/ that is made through your nose
“A clear definition of the word “nasal” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
operation
the process of cutting into someone’s body to repair or remove a part that is damaged
“The speaker used the word “operation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
portion
a part of something larger, especially a part that is different from the other parts
“A clear definition of the word “portion” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
splice
to join the ends of two pieces of rope, film etc so that they form one continuous piece
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “splice” describes an action or change.”
tambourine
a circular musical instrument consisting of a frame covered with skin or plastic and small pieces of metal that hang around the edge. You shake it or hit it with your hand.
“Learners saw the word “tambourine” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
vestigial
a vestigial part of the body has never developed completely or has almost disappeared
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as vestigial.”
credo
a formal statement of the beliefs of a particular person, group, religion etc
“The speaker used the word “credo” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
equipment
the tools, machines etc that you need to do a particular job or activity
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “equipment.””
heresy
a belief that disagrees with the official principles of a particular religion
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “heresy.””
inadequate
not good enough, big enough, skilled enough etc for a particular purpose
“The speaker uses “inadequate” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
minuet
a slow dance of the 17th and 18th centuries, or a piece of music for this dance
“Learners saw the word “minuet” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
unseemly
unseemly behaviour is not polite or not suitable for a particular occasion
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as unseemly.”
vitriolic
vitriolic language, writing etc is very cruel and angry towards someone
“The speaker uses “vitriolic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
banish
to not allow someone or something to stay in a particular place
“The speaker explains how “banish” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
branch
to divide into two or more smaller, narrower, or less important parts
“Learners hear “branch” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
cavalry
the part of an army that fights on horses, especially in the past
“Learners saw the word “cavalry” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
cell
the smallest part of a living thing that can exist independently
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cell.””
departure
an act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “departure.””
die
a metal block used to press or cut something into a particular shape
“Learners saw the word “die” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
encyclopedic
having a lot of knowledge or information about a particular subject
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as encyclopedic.”
etymology
the study of the origins, history and changing meanings of words
“The speaker used the word “etymology” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
harpsichord
a musical instrument like a piano, used especially in the past
“A clear definition of the word “harpsichord” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
homogenize
to change something so that its parts become similar or the same
“The speaker explains how “homogenize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
immunize
to protect someone from a particular illness by giving them a vaccine
“Learners hear “immunize” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
mores
the customs, social behaviour, and moral values of a particular group
“Learners saw the word “mores” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
philology
the study of words and of the way words and languages develop
“A clear definition of the word “philology” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
sector
a part of an area of activity, especially of business, trade etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “sector.””
septic
a wound or part of your body that is septic is infected with bacteria
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as septic.”
subdivide
to divide into smaller parts something that is already divided
“A clear example helps learners use “subdivide” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
territorial
related to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country
“The speaker uses “territorial” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
theme
the main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film etc
“A clear definition of the word “theme” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
apt
exactly right for a particular situation or purpose
“The speaker uses “apt” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
extemporize
to speak or perform without preparation or practice
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “extemporize” describes an action or change.”
facet
one of several parts of someone’s character, a situation etc
“A clear definition of the word “facet” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
graft
to join a part of a plant or tree onto another plant or tree
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “graft” describes an action or change.”
lean
to move or bend your body in a particular direction
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “lean” describes an action or change.”
memorize
to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “memorize” describes an action or change.”
monograph
an article or short book that discusses a subject in detail
“A clear definition of the word “monograph” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
partiality
unfair support of one person or one group against another
“A clear definition of the word “partiality” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
projection
the act of projecting a film or picture onto a screen
“The speaker used the word “projection” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
prominence
a part or place that is higher than what is around it
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “prominence.””
seasonal
happening, expected, or needed during a particular season
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as seasonal.”
sunder
to break something into parts, especially violently
“The speaker explains how “sunder” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
tart
a pie without a top on it, containing something sweet
“A clear definition of the word “tart” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
whittle
to gradually make something smaller by taking parts away
“The speaker explains how “whittle” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
actuate
to make a piece of machinery start to operate
“A clear example helps learners use “actuate” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
curve
a line that gradually bends like part of a circle
“The speaker used the word “curve” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
ersatz
artificial, and not as good as the real thing
“The speaker uses “ersatz” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
fitful
not regular, and starting and stopping often
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as fitful.”
immediate
happening or done at once and without delay
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “immediate” signals a particular quality.”
native
a person who was born in a particular place
“A clear definition of the word “native” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
slay
to kill someone – used especially in newspapers
“The speaker explains how “slay” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
symptomatic
showing that someone has a particular illness
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as symptomatic.”
tumid
(of an organ or part) enlarged or swollen
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “tumid” signals a particular quality.”
crook
the part of your arm where it bends
“Learners saw the word “crook” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
fragmentary
consisting of many different small parts
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as fragmentary.”
martial
connected with war and fighting
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as martial.”
parturition
the act or process of giving birth
“The speaker used the word “parturition” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
swarthy
someone who is swarthy has dark skin
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as swarthy.”
theatrical
relating to the performing of plays
“The speaker uses “theatrical” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
thereafter
after a particular event or time
“The team responded thereafter when the culture and media discussion plan changed.”
heartrending
making you feel great pity
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “heartrending” signals a particular quality.”
jamboree
a big noisy party or event
“The speaker used the word “jamboree” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
nethermost
farthest down; lowest
“The speaker uses “nethermost” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
uncharted
not marked on any maps
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as uncharted.”
cartel
a group of people or companies who agree to sell something at a particular price in order to prevent competition and increase profits
“A clear definition of the word “cartel” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
civilization
a society that is well organized and developed, used especially about a particular society in a particular place or at a particular time
“The speaker used the word “civilization” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
disjointed
something, especially a speech or piece of writing, that is disjointed has parts that do not seem well connected or are not arranged well
“The speaker uses “disjointed” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
key
a small specially shaped piece of metal that you put into a lock and turn in order to lock or unlock a door, start a car etc
“The speaker used the word “key” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
layman
someone who is not trained in a particular subject or type of work, especially when they are being compared with someone who is
“Learners saw the word “layman” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
structure
the way in which the parts of something are connected with each other and form a whole, or the thing that these parts make up
“The speaker used the word “structure” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
copyright
the legal right to be the only producer or seller of a book, play, film, or record for a specific length of time
“The speaker used the word “copyright” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
marketplace
the part of business activity that is concerned with buying and selling goods in competition with other companies
“The speaker used the word “marketplace” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
materialistic
concerned only with money and possessions rather than things of the mind such as art, religion, or moral beliefs – used in order to show disapproval
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “materialistic” signals a particular quality.”
smooth
a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as smooth.”
trademark
a special name, sign, or word that is marked on a product to show that it is made by a particular company, that cannot be used by any other company
“A clear definition of the word “trademark” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
cancer
a very serious disease in which cells in one part of the body start to grow in a way that is not normal
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cancer.””
dart
a small pointed object that is thrown or shot as a weapon, or one that is thrown in the game of darts
“A clear definition of the word “dart” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
tuck
a pleat or fold in a part of a garment, usually stitched down so as to make it a better fit or as decoration
“A clear definition of the word “tuck” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
cardiovascular
relating to the heart and blood vessel s (= tubes through which blood flows around your body )
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “cardiovascular” signals a particular quality.”
deregulation
Deregulation is the removal of controls and restrictions in a particular area of business or trade
“A clear definition of the word “deregulation” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
electrolysis
the process of separating a liquid into its chemical parts by passing an electric current through it
“Learners saw the word “electrolysis” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
field
a subject that people study or an area of activity that they are involved in as part of their work
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “field.””
maximize
to click on a special part on a window on a computer screen so that it becomes as big as the screen
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “maximize” describes an action or change.”
priest
someone who is specially trained to perform religious duties and ceremonies in the Christian church
“A clear definition of the word “priest” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
vernacular
a form of a language that ordinary people use, especially one that is not the official language
“A clear definition of the word “vernacular” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
bearer
A bearer of a particular thing is a person who carries it, especially in a ceremony
“The speaker used the word “bearer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
cartridge
a small container or piece of equipment that you put inside something to make it work
“The speaker used the word “cartridge” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
interpreter
someone who changes spoken words from one language into an-other, especially as their job
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “interpreter.””
monk
a member of an all-male religious group that lives apart from other people in a monastery
“The speaker used the word “monk” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
outlay
the amount of money that you have to spend in order to start a new business, activity etc
“Learners saw the word “outlay” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
womb
the part of a woman’s or female animal’s body where her baby grows before it is born
“The speaker used the word “womb” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
advertising
the activity or business of advertising things on television, in newspapers etc
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “advertising.””
conjunction
a word such as ‘and’, ‘but’, or ‘because’ which joins parts of a sentence
“Learners saw the word “conjunction” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
heel
the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher at the back
“Learners saw the word “heel” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
narrate
to tell a story by describing all the events in order, for example in a book
“The speaker explains how “narrate” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
organization
a group such as a club or business that has formed for a particular purpose
“The speaker used the word “organization” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
subconscious
the part of your mind that has thoughts and feelings you do not know about
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “subconscious.””
unemployment
the number of people in a particular country or area who cannot get a job
“The speaker used the word “unemployment” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
adaptation
a film or television programme that is based on a book or play
“The speaker used the word “adaptation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
automate
to start using computers and machines to do a job, rather than people
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “automate” describes an action or change.”
calf
the part of the back of your leg between your knee and your ankle
“Learners saw the word “calf” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
cathedral
the main church of a particular area under the control of a bishop
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “cathedral.””
consequential
happening as a direct result of a particular event or situation
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “consequential” signals a particular quality.”
mitten
a type of glove that does not have separate parts for each finger
“The speaker used the word “mitten” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
plasma
the yellowish liquid part of blood that contains the blood cells
“Learners saw the word “plasma” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
standardize
to make all the things of one particular type the same as each other
“The speaker explains how “standardize” is used in a report about the culture and media discussion.”
synonym
a word with the same meaning as another word in the same language
“The speaker used the word “synonym” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
estuary
the wide part of a river where it goes into the sea
“The speaker used the word “estuary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
religious
relating to religion in general or to a particular religion
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “religious” signals a particular quality.”
artillery
large guns, either on wheels or fixed in one place
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “artillery.””
hold
to make something stay in a particular position
“A clear example helps learners use “hold” in a sentence about the culture and media discussion.”
usage
the way that words are used in a language
“The speaker used the word “usage” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
area
a particular part of a country, town etc
“The speaker used the word “area” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
entrant
someone who takes part in a competition
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “entrant.””
fetch
to make people react in a particular way
“Learners hear “fetch” while following the culture and media discussion explanation.”
infirmity
bad health or a particular illness
“A clear definition of the word “infirmity” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
almanac
a book produced each year containing information about a particular subject, especially a sport, or important dates, times etc
“The speaker used the word “almanac” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
choreographer
A choreographer is someone who invents the movements for a ballet or other dance and tells the dancers how to perform them
“The speaker used the word “choreographer” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
debutante
a young rich upper-class woman who starts going to fashionable events as a way of being introduced to upper-class society
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “debutante.””
fibrosis
the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing
“The speaker used the word “fibrosis” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
grandiloquent
Grandiloquent language or behaviour is very formal, literary, or exaggerated, and is used by people when they want to seem important
“The speaker uses “grandiloquent” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
hadron
any elementary particle capable of taking part in a strong nuclear interaction and therefore excluding leptons and photons
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “hadron.””
harp
a large musical instrument with strings that are stretched across a vertical frame with three corners, and that you play with your fingers
“A clear definition of the word “harp” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
indoctrinate
to train someone to accept a particular set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, and not consider any others
“In the culture and media discussion discussion, the verb “indoctrinate” describes an action or change.”
inimitable
You use inimitable to describe someone, especially a performer, when you like or admire them because of their special qualities
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as inimitable.”
luminary
someone who is very famous or highly respected for their skill at doing something or their knowledge of a particular subject
“The speaker used the word “luminary” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
madrigal
A madrigal is a song sung by several singers without any musical instruments. Madrigals were popular in England in the sixteenth century.
“The speaker used the word “madrigal” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
microphone
a piece of equipment that you speak into to record your voice or make it louder when you are speaking or performing in public
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “microphone.””
sect
a group of people with their own particular set of beliefs and practices, especially within or separated from a larger religious group
“A clear definition of the word “sect” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
suture
A suture is a stitch made to join together the open parts of a wound, especially one made after a patient has been operated on
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “suture.””
tabloid
a newspaper that has small pages, a lot of photographs, and stories mainly about sex, famous people etc rather than serious news
“A clear definition of the word “tabloid” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
tonality
the character of a piece of music that depends on the key of the music and the way in which the tunes and harmonies are combined
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “tonality.””
tuber
a round swollen part on the stem of some plants, such as the potato, that grows below the ground and from which new plants grow
“Learners saw the word “tuber” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
warranty
a written agreement in which a company selling something promises to repair it if it breaks within a particular period of time
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “warranty.””
assembler
An assembler is a person, a machine, or a company that assembles the individual parts of a vehicle or a piece of equipment such as a computer
“Learners saw the word “assembler” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
colloid
a mixture having particles of one component, with diameters between 10–7 and 10–9 metres, suspended in a continuous phase of another component
“Learners saw the word “colloid” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
commentator
someone who knows a lot about a particular subject, and who writes about it or discusses it on the television or radio
“The speaker used the word “commentator” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
conjurer
someone who entertains people by performing clever tricks in which things seem to appear, disappear, or change by magic
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “conjurer.””
dais
a low stage in a room that you stand on when you are making a speech or performing, so that people can see and hear you
“The speaker used the word “dais” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
erotic
an erotic book, picture, or film shows people having sex, and is intended to make people reading or looking at it have feelings of sexual pleasure
“Researchers describe the culture and media discussion evidence as erotic.”
exchequer
The Exchequer is the department in the British government responsible for receiving, issuing, and accounting for money belonging to the state
“Learners saw the word “exchequer” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
fief
In former times, a fief was a piece of land given to someone by their lord, to whom they had a duty to provide particular services in return
“Learners saw the word “fief” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
hub
the central and most important part of an area, system, activity etc, which all the other parts are connected to
“A clear definition of the word “hub” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
megalomania
when someone wants to have a lot of power for themselves and enjoys having control over other people’s lives, sometimes as part of a mental illness
“A clear definition of the word “megalomania” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
myopic
unwilling or unable to think about the future, especially about the possible results of a particular action – used in order to show disapproval
“The speaker uses “myopic” to characterize the culture and media discussion situation.”
nozzle
a part that is fitted to the end of a hose, pipe etc to direct and control the stream of liquid or gas pouring out
“Learners saw the word “nozzle” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
participatory
a participatory way of organizing something, making decisions etc is one that involves everyone who will be affected
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “participatory” signals a particular quality.”
phrase
a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together, or which someone uses on a particular occasion
“A clear definition of the word “phrase” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
piano
a large musical instrument that has a long row of black and white key s . You play the piano by sitting in front of it and pressing the keys.
“A clear definition of the word “piano” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
puttee
a long piece of cloth that soldiers wrapped around each leg from the knee down, as part of their uniform in the past
“A clear definition of the word “puttee” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
residency
a period of time when a doctor receives special training in a particular type of medicine, especially at a hospital
“Learners saw the word “residency” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
segregation
when people of different races, sexes, or religions are kept apart so that they live, work, or study separately
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “segregation.””
accordingly
in a way that is suitable for a particular situation or that is based on what someone has done or said
“The result was described accordingly in the final culture and media discussion paragraph.”
aerodynamic
an aerodynamic car, design etc uses the principles of aerodynamics to achieve high speed or low use of petrol
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as aerodynamic.”
alligator
a large animal with a long mouth and tail and sharp teeth that lives in the hot wet parts of the US and China
“A clear definition of the word “alligator” helped the group discuss the culture and media discussion topic.”
atavism
the recurrence in a plant or animal of certain primitive characteristics that were present in an ancestor but have not occurred in intermediate generations
“The speaker used the word “atavism” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
bassoon
a musical instrument like a very long wooden tube, that produces a low sound. You hold it upright and play it by blowing into a thin curved metal pipe.
“The speaker used the word “bassoon” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
calligraphy
the art of producing beautiful writing using special pens or brushes, or the writing produced this way
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “calligraphy.””
catholicism
Catholicism is the traditions, the behaviour, and the set of Christian beliefs that are held by Catholics
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “catholicism.””
circus
a group of people and animals who travel to different places performing skilful tricks as entertainment
“The speaker used the word “circus” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
condominium
one apartment in a building with several apartments, each of which is owned by the people living in it
“Learners saw the word “condominium” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
confederation
a group of people, political parties, or organizations that have united for political purposes or trade
“The speaker used the word “confederation” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
declaration
an important official statement about a particular situation or plan, or the act of making this statement
“Learners saw the word “declaration” while comparing two sides of the culture and media discussion issue.”
discordant
a discord-ant sound is unpleasant because it is made up of musical notes that do not go together well
“During the culture and media discussion discussion, “discordant” signals a particular quality.”
ecdysis
the periodic shedding of the cuticle in insects and other arthropods or the outer epidermal layer in reptiles
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “ecdysis.””
electronic
having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current
“The report describes the culture and media discussion issue as electronic.”
fitness
the degree to which someone or something is suitable or good enough for a particular situation or purpose
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fitness.””
fugue
a piece of music with a tune that is repeated regularly in different keys by different voices or instruments
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “fugue.””
mediator
a person or organization that tries to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc by discussion
“The speaker used the word “mediator” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
numerology
Numerology is the study of particular numbers, such as a person's date of birth, in the belief that they may have special significance in a person's life
“The speaker used the word “numerology” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
pirouette
a dance movement in which the dancer turns very quickly, standing on one toe or the front part of one foot
“The speaker used the word “pirouette” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
prosody
the patterns of sound and rhythm in poetry and spoken language, or the rules for arranging these patterns
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “prosody.””
protestant
a member of a part of the Christian Church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “protestant.””
referendum
when people vote in order to make a decision about a particular subject, rather than voting for a person
“The speaker used the word “referendum” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
seed
a player or team in a competition that is given a particular position, according to how likely they are to win
“The speaker used the word “seed” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”
stereotype
a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue.
“The culture and media discussion report includes a section on the word “stereotype.””
subscription
an amount of money you pay, usually once a year, to receive copies of a newspaper or magazine, or receive a service, or the act of paying money for this
“The speaker used the word “subscription” while explaining the culture and media discussion problem.”