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Unit 3 - Popular Culture And Entertainment Flashcards

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To explain the meaning of something

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Define (verb)

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A general direction in which something is changing

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Trend (noun)

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A very successful book or film

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Blockbuster (noun)

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To form part of something

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Constitute (verb)

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Having different parts related to one another

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Interconnected (adj)

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To influence the way an idea or belief is formed

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Shape (verb)

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To believe something is smaller or less important than it really is

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Underestimate (verb)

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An activity that provides amusement or enjoyment

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Entertainment (noun)

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To provide great pleasure

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Delight (verb)

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A method of doing something

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Avenue (noun)

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To make a difficulty less serious

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Relieve (verb)

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To produce or create

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Generate (verb)

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A group of supporters

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Following (noun)

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Being liked or supported by many people

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Popularity (noun)

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A type of japanese comic book

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Manga (noun)

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A film or television show made with japanese animation

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Anime (noun)

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To persuade someone to support or agree with you

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Win over (phrasal verb)

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Making one feel excited or happy

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Exhilarating (adj)

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A product that develops from a major product

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Spin-off (noun)

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Extremely large

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Immense (adj)

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To connect one thing to another in your mind

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Associate (verb)

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A part of population

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Demographic (noun)

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To create a strong relationship with someone

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Bond (verb)

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Having the ability to do something well

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Capable (adj)

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A person who influences others

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Luminary (noun)

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Never existed or happen before

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Unprecedented (adj)

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Using the internet to hurt or threaten another person, usually through sending unpleasant messages

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Cyber bullying (noun)

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