Media & Communication
Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
Useful Expression
People & Outcomes
General Vocabulary
100

Something that is rare or uncommon

unusual

100

To twist something so it sounds better than it is

spin

100

To add something to a group

include

100

A ceremony held after someone passes away

funeral

100

Someone who has completed a university degree

college graduate

200

Something that tastes like something

-flavored

200

The background or situation

context

200

An expression used to introduce information that is true or real

the fact that . . . 

200

To explain or tell about something in detail

describe

200

To communicate or express an idea clearly

convey

300

To exhibit or highlight something

showcase

300

To control or influence unfairly

manipulate

300

A phrase meaning to focus or concentrate on something

pay attention

300

To see or recognize something

notice

300

Something that is NOT successful

failure

400

The title of a story

headline

400

To twist the truth and even lie about something

skew

400

When someone or something becomes popular quickly

catch on

400

To give advice or to give a hint about something

suggest

400

Like a failure, but especially when talking about a project like a movie

flop

500

A short bit of a moving picture or video

clip
500

To leave important information out and not include it

omission

500

The main lesson or key point you get from an experience (not food)

take away

500

The definition or significance of a word or idea

meaning

500

A negative label or mark of shame placed on a person or group

stigma

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