The Role of Mass Media in Technology Glossary for IELTS
10 Technology terms
This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the The Role of Mass Media in Technology.
bias:
noun
Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
Example:The media, representing the values of their owners, societies and governments, tend to report wars with a bias.
entertainment:
noun
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Example:We have come to depend on them for information and entertainment, and in doing so we let them affect important aspects of our lives.
extensive:
adjective
Covering or affecting a large area.
Example:A popular figure such as Michael Jackson would never be so well-known were it not for the media extensive reach into every society on the globe.
facilitate:
verb
Make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
influential:
adjective
Having great influence on someone or something.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
instantly:
adverb
At once; immediately.
Example:The undeniable usefulness of the media in almost instantly providing information about events around the world is largely taken for granted.
lifestyle:
noun
The way in which a person lives.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
media:
noun
The main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively.
Example:The undeniable usefulness of the media in almost instantly providing information about events around the world is largely taken for granted.
mold / mould:
verb
Form (an object) out of malleable material.
Example:But in our dependence on the media we have allowed them to mold our notions, and opinions of events, places, and people.
portray:
verb
Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.
Example:When it is time to cast our vote, we will make our decision based on how the media portray the candidates.
bias:
noun
Inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
Example:The media, representing the values of their owners, societies and governments, tend to report wars with a bias.
entertainment:
noun
The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Example:We have come to depend on them for information and entertainment, and in doing so we let them affect important aspects of our lives.
extensive:
adjective
Covering or affecting a large area.
Example:A popular figure such as Michael Jackson would never be so well-known were it not for the media extensive reach into every society on the globe.
facilitate:
verb
Make (an action or process) easy or easier.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
influential:
adjective
Having great influence on someone or something.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
instantly:
adverb
At once; immediately.
Example:The undeniable usefulness of the media in almost instantly providing information about events around the world is largely taken for granted.
lifestyle:
noun
The way in which a person lives.
Example:The media are also influential in the way they facilitate the spread of culture and lifestyle.
media:
noun
The main means of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively.
Example:The undeniable usefulness of the media in almost instantly providing information about events around the world is largely taken for granted.
mold / mould:
verb
Form (an object) out of malleable material.
Example:But in our dependence on the media we have allowed them to mold our notions, and opinions of events, places, and people.
portray:
verb
Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.
Example:When it is time to cast our vote, we will make our decision based on how the media portray the candidates.