Media Vocabulary
This term refers to one of several parts of a series released over time, like episodes of a show or payments made periodically.
Installment
This quality describes continuing firmly despite difficulty or obstacles, refusing to give up.
Persistence, Resilience
This phrasal verb means to become similar to those around you so you don’t stand out.
Blend in
“You ___ want to check your answers again; there are a few inconsistencies.”
Might (The speaker suggests a possibility, but not very strongly.)
“Students who arrive late will not be allowed into the exam.”
“Students arriving late will not be allowed into the exam”
When a movie or show has its dialogue replaced with another language, it is said to be this.
Dubbed
A person admired and imitated for their behavior or success is known by this term.
Role Model
If you give a certain impression or seem a particular way to others, you do this.
Ex: You _________ as a nice person.
Come across
“___ I leave the room for a moment, or should I wait until the end?” (A formal request in a classroom setting.)
May
“The man who is standing by the door is the principal.”
“The man standing by the door is the principal”
This modern habit involves watching multiple episodes of a TV show in one sitting.
Binge-watching
This experienced and trusted advisor guides someone less experienced, especially in career or personal development.
Mentor
This phrase means to suggest or present an idea for others to consider.
Put forward
“When she was younger, she ___ run 10 kilometers without stopping.”
Could (Referring to past ability)
“The books that were written by her became bestsellers.”
“The books written by her became bestsellers”
When an old TV series or movie is started over again with a fresh cast or updated story, it’s called this.
Reboot
This term refers to someone who is among the first to explore or innovate in a new area, blazing a path for others.
Trailblazer, pioneer, forerunner
To quickly review, rehearse, or go over something step by step is to do this.
Run through
“Be careful—you ___ get hurt if you’re not paying attention.”
May (A real and fairly strong possibility.)
“Anyone who wants to join the club must sign up today.”
“Anyone wanting to join the club must sign up today”
Broadcasting video content in real time over the internet, often used for gaming or events, is known as this.
Live-streaming
Someone who challenges or overturns traditional beliefs, often rejecting established norms, is called this.
Iconoclast
This expression means to provide for the needs of or accommodate a particular group.
Cater for
“___ you possibly explain that last point again?” (An especially polite request to a teacher.)
Could
“The girl who had been chosen for the team trained every day to prove herself.”
“The girl, having been chosen for the team, trained every day to prove herself”