The Influence of TV on our Lives
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shariy1 on December 29, 2009
Subjects:
Media and Communication: The Mass Media
Description:
Input 1, Unit 12
Beyond the Boundaries, Book 2
Basic 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 violence (n) | Actions or words which are intended to hurt people: |
| adventure (n) | An unusual, exciting and possibly dangerous activity such as a journey or experience, or the excitement produced by such an activity |
| ban (v) | to forbid, especially by passing a law or making a rule |
| behaviour (n) | Acting in a particular way, or to being good by acting in a way which has society's approval |
| broadcast (v) | To send out a programme on television or radio |
| channel (n) | A television station |
| commercial (n) | An advertisement which is broadcast on television or radio |
| commissioner (n) | An important official who has responsibility in a government department or another organization |
| conclusive (adj) | Proving that something is true, or ending any uncertainty |
| curiosity (n) | An eager desire to know or learn about something |
| evidence (n) | One or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true |
| former (adj) | Of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past |
| maximise (v) | To make something as great in amount, size or importance as possible |
| medieval (adj) | relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages |
| reason (n) | The cause of an event or situation or something which provides an excuse or explanation |
| president (n) | The person who has the highest position in an organization or, especially in the US, in a company |
| relevant (adj) | Correct or suitable for a particular purpose |
| threaten (v) | To say you will do something bad to someone |
| whereas (conj) | Compared with the fact that; but |
| viewing (n) | The action of looking at an exhibition, film, etc |
| youngster (n) | A young person, usually an older child |
| action (n) | Things which are happening, especially exciting or important things |
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