TV set (level: intermediate)
a television set (device)
We need a new TV set. The old one has broken down recently.
TV channel (level: intermediate)
TV station
The only TV channels she watches are about fashion.
favourite (level: pre-intermediate)
best liked
My favourite colour is green.
to grow (level: intermediate)
increase, become bigger or more advanced
The number of people getting addicted to smoking or drinking has grown considerably.
to decline (level: upper intermediate)
decrease
Unfortunately, the number of healthy, natural food products in our shops declines.
TV program (level: intermediate)
a broadcast on TV (or radio)
Music shows are my favourite TV programs.
TV show (level: intermediate)
a spectacular TV program that intends to entertain people
There are too many TV shows on TV now and I’m getting bored with them.
to be aimed at (level: upper intermediate)
to be intended (directed) at particular purpose (effect)
Don’t believe advertisers. They are aimed only at getting your money.
celebrity (level: upper intermediate)
a person who is famous, e.g. a singer or an actor
Celebrities must find it extremely annoying to be observed all the time.
talk show (level: intermediate)
a TV or radio program in which people discuss a particular topic
The yesterday’s talk show touched on an interesting topic of money and happiness.
TV commercial (level: upper intermediate)
an advertisement on television
I don’t watch movies on TV, because I can’t stand fifteen minute long commercials every thirty minutes.
to influence (level: intermediate)
to change or affect something
You won’t influence her decision, she’s too stubborn.
goods (level: intermediate)
something that is sold or something that you owe
Sales of luxury goods decreased a lot during the economic crisis.
to advertise (level: intermediate)
to make something known, especially in order to encourage people to buy it
She advertises her services on the Internet.
subliminal message (level: upper intermediate)
a message that influences your mind in such a way that you do not realize it
Pictures of natural, beautiful landscapes in food commercials send people a subliminal message that makes them think that the food is fresh and healthy.
to forbid (irregular verb: forbade, forbidden) (level: intermediate)
to tell somebody not do to something
She told me her secret and forbade me to tell anyone.
weather forecast (level: upper intermediate)
information about what the weather is going to be for the next several days
Have you seen the weather forecast? We are going to have a warm, sunny weekend!
advantage (level: pre-intermediate)
a positive side of something
The biggest advantage of living in the country is the silence.
disadvantage (level: pre-intermediate)
a negative side of something
There are two big disadvantages of using your own car instead of public transport: traffic jams and the prices of petrol.
particularly (level: upper intermediate)
especially
He likes all kinds of meat, but he thinks that lamb is particularly good.
suitable (level: upper intermediate)
right for somebody or something
A short skirt is not suitable to wear to church.
unsuitable (level: upper intermediate)
not right or acceptable
Toys with small parts are unsuitable for children under 3.
violence (level: intermediate)
using words and force in order to hurt other people
Computer games including too much violence should be forbidden for all people under 18.
nudity (level: upper intermediate)
when people have no clothes on
In my opinion too much nudity in movies, TV commercials and on billboards is simply unaesthetic.
educational (level: intermediate)
providing new knowledge
Although too much Internet is harmful, its educational value cannot be underestimated.
do without (level: upper intermediate)
be able to live without something
I got addicted to my mobile phone many years ago and I can’t do without it anymore.
lazy (level: pre-intermediate)
unwilling to make any effort
Her thirty year old son is too lazy to find a job.
passive (level: intermediate)
unwilling to change a situation, allowing the others to take control
She is very passive in her marriage. It is her husband who decides on everything.
conflict (level: intermediate)
a disagreement between people; a fight between groups of people or countries
Many family conflicts result from the generation gap: it is difficult for the young to understand their parents.
