Total English Intermediate "Unit 2 - Lesson 2" Vocabulary

channel

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a TV station that broadcasts different programs

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Viewers can switch between channels to watch their favorite shows or catch up on the latest news.

The local channel airs a mix of community events, weather updates, and locally produced programs.

What is a "channel"?

A channel refers to a service that broadcasts various programs, such as news, entertainment, sports, and movies, to an audience. Each channel has its own unique schedule and content, which can be accessed through cable, satellite, or digital platforms. Channels are identified by their specific frequency or number, and viewers can choose which one to watch based on the type of content they are interested in. These services are responsible for creating or airing a variety of shows to attract different viewers.

commercial

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related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

noncommercial

digital

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(of signals or data) representing and processing data as series of the digits 0 and 1 in electronic signals

analogue

to live

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to have your home somewhere specific

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intransitive

producer

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a person or organization that creates, designs, or manufactures goods in order to sell them in the market for profit

program

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a performance, typically in the context of theater, music, or other artistic events

satellite

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an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

screen

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the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

What is a "screen"?

A screen is the flat surface on a device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images, videos, and text are displayed. It uses light or pixels to create pictures that users can see. Screens come in different sizes and types and can be used for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, communication, and work. The quality of a screen is often determined by its resolution, brightness, and color accuracy, all of which affect how clear and vibrant the images or videos appear.

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to set

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to adjust something to be in a suitable or desired condition for a specific purpose or use

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viewer

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an individual who watches content, such as videos, TV programs, or live streams, through traditional broadcasting channels or digital platforms

annoying

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causing slight anger

boring

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making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

entertaining

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providing amusement, often through humor, drama, or skillful performance

exciting

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making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

unexciting

gripping

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exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

incredible

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too strange and impossible to believe

credible

inspiring

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producing feelings of motivation, enthusiasm, or admiration

uninspiring

moving

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causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

unmoving

nauseating

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causing or capable of provoking a sensation of disgust or nausea

nonsense

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lacking in logic, coherence, meaning, or rationality

unrealistic

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not in any way accurate or true to life

realistic

unwatchable

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difficult, unpleasant, or unbearable to watch

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