anchorman
[noun]
a television reporter who coordinates and performs a live broadcast to which several correspondents contribute
Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - News and Journalism
Here you will learn some English words about news and journalism, such as "blaze", "carry", "organ", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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teleprompter
[noun]
an electronic device that displays the script for people who are speaking in public, or on television
Ex:
The
actor
struggled
to
memorize
his
lines
,
so
the
director
decided
to
use
a
teleprompter
during
filming
.
teletext
[noun]
a service delivering written news and information through television, currently replaced by other information services provided on a television network
Ex:
tell-all
[adjective]
(of a book, an interview, etc.) including shocking information, revealed by an individual, usually a celebrity
Ex:
The
tabloid
magazine
published
a
tell-all
interview
with
the former
employee
,
revealing
secrets
about
their
time
working
for
the
company
.
to blaze
[verb]
to announce news, in a way and manner that it gets a lot of attention
Ex:
The
investigative
journalist
blazed
the
exposé
on
government
corruption
,
sparking
public
outrage
and
calls for
accountability
.
to carry
[verb]
(of a television, radio network, or newspaper) to broadcast or publish something, or to include specific information in a report
Ex:
Tomorrow
's
edition
of
the
newspaper
will
carry
an
in-depth
analysis
of
the
political
summit
.
back issue
[noun]
an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper
Ex:
I
subscribed to
the
online
archive
service
to
access
back issues
of
academic
journals
for
my
research
.
backstory
[noun]
background information that explains the circumstances of a news story or event
Ex:
She
researched
the
backstory
of
the
company
's
merger
.
lead story
[noun]
an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper
Ex:
The
network
dedicated
the first
ten
minutes
of
the
broadcast
to
the
lead story
of
the
day
.
broadsheet
[noun]
a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious
Ex:
The
editorials
in
the
broadsheet
encouraged
readers
to
engage in
civic
discourse
.
gazette
[noun]
an official journal or newspaper that contains serious information about decision making and policies, published by an organization
Ex:
The
official
gazette
of
the
government
contains
announcements
,
regulations
,
and
official
notices
.
organ
[noun]
a newspaper, periodical, or magazine published by a particular group or organization to promote their views
Ex:
The
religious
organization
's
organ
features articles
on
spiritual
teachings
,
community
events
,
and
charitable
activities
.
biweekly
[noun]
something that occurs or is published every two weeks, typically referring to a publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued or updated once every two weeks
advertorial
[noun]
a piece of advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, designed to seem like an objective article and not an advertisement
Ex:
Companies
use
advertorials
to
provide
readers
with
engaging
stories
that
subtly
promote
their
products
or
services
.
byline
[noun]
a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column
Ex:
The
byline
identifies
the
author
of
the
article
,
giving
readers
insight
into
the
person
behind
the
words
.
canard
[noun]
a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people
Ex:
The
politician
's
opponents
accused
him
of
spreading
canards
about
his
opponent
's
personal life
to
discredit
her
campaign
.
censorship
[noun]
the act or policy of eliminating or prohibiting any part of a movie, book, etc.
Ex:
The
artist
's
painting
was
subject
to
censorship
for
its
political
undertones
.
write-up
[noun]
a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event
Ex:
The
teacher
provided
detailed
write-ups
of
each
student
's
progress
and
areas
for
improvement
in
their
quarterly
reports
.
yellow journalism
[noun]
a style of reporting that prioritizes sensationalism, exaggeration, and misleading tactics to attract readership
Ex:
Social media
has
amplified
the
spread
of
yellow journalism
through
clickbait
and
misinformation
.
supplement
[noun]
a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper
Ex:
Many
newspapers
offer
a
weekly
arts
and
culture
supplement
showcasing
reviews
of
books
,
movies
,
and
theater
performances
.
stringer
[noun]
a journalist who is not an employee of a newspaper, but who supplies stories for that newspaper from time to time
Ex:
Stringers
often
work
irregular
hours
,
attending
events
and
conducting
interviews
as needed
to
meet
deadlines
.
stop press
[noun]
the most recent and important news that is added to a newspaper at the last moment before printing or after the start of the printing process, especially as a heading
Ex:
The
stop press
announcement
informed
readers
about
a
last-minute
change
to
the
schedule
of
the
upcoming
event
.
sidebar
[noun]
a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information
Ex:
A
sidebar
column
offers
readers
a
different
perspective
on
current events
,
written
by
a
guest
columnist
.
scoop
[noun]
a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers
Ex:
Being
the first
to
report
on
the
breaking
story
,
the
reporter
scored
a
journalistic
scoop
that
garnered
widespread
attention
.
roundup
[noun]
a summary of the most significant news
Ex:
The
editor
compiled
a
weekly
roundup
of
local
news
highlights
to
keep
readers
informed
about
community
events
and
developments
.
rave
[noun]
an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.
Ex:
The
newspaper
's
feature article
on
the
local
charity
received
raves
for
its
heartfelt
portrayal
of
the
organization
's
impact
on
the
community
.
lede
[noun]
the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story
Ex:
A
strong
lede
is
essential
for
hooking
readers
and
encouraging
them
to
continue
reading
the
rest
of
the
article
.
op-ed
[noun]
a section in the newspaper that contains personal opinions about the news and feature articles, opposite the editorial page
Ex:
Submitting
an
op-ed
to
a
newspaper
is
a
way
for
individuals
to
share
their
opinions
and
insights
on
important
issues
with
a
broader
audience
.
offprint
[noun]
an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper
Ex:
Researchers
often
request
offprints
of
articles
from
academic
journals
to
cite
in
their
own
work
.
obituary
[noun]
an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life
Ex:
The
family
requested
that
donations
be
made
to
a
charitable
organization
in lieu of
flowers
,
as
noted
in
the
obituary
.
hit piece
[noun]
a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts
Ex:
The
investigative
journalist
uncovered
evidence
suggesting
that
the
hit piece
was
part
of
a
smear
campaign
orchestrated
by
the
opposing
political
party
.
mouthpiece
[noun]
a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.
Ex:
The
activist
group
sought
to
find
a
media
outlet
willing
to
act as
a
mouthpiece
for
their
cause
and
raise
awareness
about
their
campaign
.
masthead
[noun]
the title of a magazine or newspaper at the top of the first page
Ex:
The
design
team
updated
the
masthead
to
reflect
the
publication
's
new
logo
and
branding
.