Word of the day Set 5

Commercialization (noun) Definition: The process of managing or running something principally for financial gain. Sentence: The escalating commercialization of athletics is a cause for concern among recreational sports enthusiasts.

Consumerism (noun) Definition: The theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically desirable. A preoccupation with and an inclination toward the buying of consumer goods Sentence: Investors see abandoned malls as a candidate for conversion into self-storage consumer cubby holes, a true full circle of consumerism.

Technique (noun) Definition: A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance of an artistic work or a scientific procedure. A skill or ability in a particular field. Sentence: A voice or video recording is a good technique for evaluating our own communications.

Convey (verb) Definition: To transport or carry to a place. To make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone. To communicate a message or information. Sentence: The student conveys an air of confidence when presenting.

Definitely (adverb) Definition: Without doubt (used for emphasis). Sentence: I will definitely be at the airport to meet you.

Dialogue (Noun) Definition: Conversations that take place between two or more people. Sentence: The dialogue in the documentary was meant to demonstrate how children are affected by advertising.

Cinematography (Noun) Definition: The art of making motion pictures. Sentence: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences stopped giving an Oscar for black-and- white cinematography in 1966.

Propaganda (Noun) Definition: Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. Sentence: He was charged with distributing enemy propaganda.

Occurrence (noun) Definition: An incident or event. Sentence: Let us make kind deeds a regular occurrence.

Diversify (verb) Definition: To make or become more diverse or varied. Sentence: Many producers attempt to diversify their films by casting actors of many different nationalities in them.