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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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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
anchorman
anchorman
[noun]

a television reporter who coordinates and performs a live broadcast to which several correspondents contribute

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teleprompter

an electronic device that displays the script for people who are speaking in public, or on television

Ex: The news anchor read the script smoothly from the teleprompter, delivering the evening news with confidence. 
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teletext
teletext
[noun]

a service delivering written news and information through television, currently replaced by other information services provided on a television network

Ex: Teletext was widely used in the 20th century to broadcast news, weather updates, and sports scores on television screens. 
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tell-all
tell-all
[Adjective]

(of a book, an interview, etc.) including shocking information, revealed by an individual, usually a celebrity

Ex: The celebrity's tell-all autobiography revealed shocking details about their personal life and career. 
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to blaze
to blaze
[Verb]

to announce news, in a way and manner that it gets a lot of attention

Ex: The newspaper blazed the breaking news story across its front page, capturing the attention of readers. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

(of a television, radio network, or newspaper) to broadcast or publish something, or to include specific information in a report

Ex: The national news channel will carry a special report tonight. 
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back issue

an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

Ex: The library has a vast collection of back issues of popular magazines for patrons to borrow. 
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backstory
backstory
[noun]

background information that explains the circumstances of a news story or event

Ex: The article included a backstory of the economic crisis. 
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lead story

an item of news that is given the most prominence in a news broadcast, magazine, or newspaper

Ex: The scandal involving the politician was the lead story on every major news outlet. 
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broadsheet

a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious

Ex: The broadsheet featured a detailed analysis of the economic implications of the new policy. 
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gazette
gazette
[noun]

an official journal or newspaper that contains serious information about decision making and policies, published by an organization

Ex: The local gazette publishes articles on community events, local news, and editorials. 
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organ
organ
[noun]

a newspaper, periodical, or magazine published by a particular group or organization to promote their views

Ex: The party's official organ serves as a platform for disseminating its political agenda and promoting party policies. 
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biweekly
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

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advertorial

a piece of advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, designed to seem like an objective article and not an advertisement

Ex: The magazine published an advertorial about the latest skincare products, blending informative content with promotional messaging. 
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byline
byline
[noun]

a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column

Ex: The journalist was proud to see her byline on the front page of the newspaper, crediting her for the investigative report. 
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canard
canard
[noun]

a baseless and made-up story or news report created to mislead people

Ex: The tabloid newspaper published a canard claiming that aliens had been sighted in the local park. 
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censorship

the act or policy of eliminating or prohibiting any part of a movie, book, etc.

Ex: The author's novel faced censorship due to its controversial themes. 
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write-up
write-up
[noun]

a written account in a newspaper to review a book, performance, or event

Ex: The employee received a glowing write-up from their supervisor for their exceptional performance on the project. 
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yellow journalism

a style of reporting that prioritizes sensationalism, exaggeration, and misleading tactics to attract readership

Ex: The tabloid was criticized for its reliance on yellow journalism to boost circulation. 
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supplement

a separate section, usually in the form of a colored magazine, sold with a newspaper

Ex: The Sunday edition of the newspaper includes a lifestyle supplement featuring articles on fashion, food, and travel. 
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stringer
stringer
[noun]

a journalist who is not an employee of a newspaper, but who supplies stories for that newspaper from time to time

Ex: The newspaper relies on a network of stringers to cover local events and breaking news stories. 
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stop press

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 breaking news was so significant that the editor ordered a stop press to update the front page of the newspaper. 
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sidebar
sidebar
[noun]

a brief piece in a newspaper printed next to the main article, providing additional information

Ex: The sidebar accompanying the main article provided additional context and background information on the topic. 
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scoop
scoop
[noun]

a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

Ex: The journalist's investigative work led to a major scoop, uncovering corruption at the highest levels of government. 
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roundup
roundup
[noun]

a summary of the most significant news

Ex: The morning news program featured a roundup of the day's top stories from around the world. 
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rave
rave
[noun]

an enthusiastic article published in a magazine or newspaper about a particular film, book, etc.

Ex: The magazine published a rave about the groundbreaking research being conducted in renewable energy. 
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lede
lede
[noun]

the first sentence or paragraph of a news story, presenting the most significant aspects of the story

Ex: The journalist crafted a compelling lede that drew readers into the story from the very first sentence. 
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op-ed
op-ed
[noun]

a section in the newspaper that contains personal opinions about the news and feature articles, opposite the editorial page

Ex: The newspaper's op-ed section features contributions from a diverse range of voices, offering readers varying perspectives on current events. 
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offprint
offprint
[noun]

an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper

Ex: The author received offprints of the article from the publisher to distribute to colleagues and peers. 
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obituary
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 newspaper published an obituary honoring the life and legacy of the community leader who passed away. 
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hit piece
hit piece
[noun]

a report, article, etc. that aims to bring down someone by presenting forged facts

Ex: The article was nothing more than a hit piece, filled with unfounded accusations and personal attacks against the politician. 
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mouthpiece

a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.

Ex: The press secretary serves as the mouthpiece of the administration, conveying the president's policies and positions to the public. 
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masthead
masthead
[noun]

the title of a magazine or newspaper at the top of the first page

Ex: The masthead of the newspaper displayed the publication's name in bold letters at the top of the front page. 
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