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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - News of the World

Here you will learn some English words about news, such as "telethon", "scoop", "broadsheet", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
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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tabloid
tabloid
[noun]

a newspaper with smaller pages and many pictures, covering stories about famous people and not much serious news

Ex: The tabloid sensationalized the celebrity scandal with exaggerated headlines and paparazzi photos. 
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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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reportage
reportage
[noun]

the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper

Ex: The journalist's reportage on the political unrest provided a detailed account of the protests. 
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newsflash
newsflash
[noun]

a short piece of news that is important, often interrupting a TV or radio program

Ex: The newsflash reported a major earthquake striking the region. 
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exclusive
exclusive
[noun]

a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency

Ex: The journalist broke an exclusive about the company's upcoming merger. 
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commentary

a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio

Ex: The sports commentator provided live commentary during the soccer match. 
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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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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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dispatch
dispatch
[noun]

a newspaper report, usually sent from another town or a foreign country, often on a military-related matter

Ex: The war correspondent filed a detailed dispatch from the front lines. 
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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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bulletin
bulletin
[noun]

a brief news program that is broadcast on the radio or television

Ex: The radio station interrupted its regular programming to deliver a breaking news bulletin. 
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columnist
columnist
[noun]

a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The columnist wrote a compelling opinion piece on environmental conservation. 
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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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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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circulation

the total number of copies of a newspaper or magazine distributed, including both sales and delivery to readers

Ex: The magazine has a circulation of 200,000. 
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to embed
to embed
[Verb]

to send a journalist with a group of soldiers to a combat zone

Ex: The news agency decided to embed a reporter with the infantry unit to provide firsthand coverage of the conflict. 
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to narrowcast

to transmit information through television or the Internet to a specific group of people

Ex: The company narrowcasts its quarterly earnings report to shareholders via a secure online portal. 
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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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newswire
newswire
[noun]

a type of service that gives subscribers the latest news through the Internet or satellite

Ex: Journalists rely on newswires for timely updates on breaking news stories from around the world. 
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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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paparazzi
paparazzi
[noun]

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

Ex: The paparazzi gathered outside the celebrity's home, hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous actor. 
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readership

the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The magazine's readership has grown steadily over the past year, thanks to engaging content and targeted marketing efforts. 
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wire service

a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication

Ex: The breaking news story was distributed to media outlets via a wire service within minutes. 
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viewership

the kind or number of audience who watch a specific television program or network

Ex: The news program's viewership declined after a change in the anchor lineup. 
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to tune in

to watch a TV program or listen to a radio show

Ex: Don't forget to tune in to the morning news for the latest updates. 
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telethon
telethon
[noun]

‌a type of television program that is broadcast for several hours, aimed to collect money for charity

Ex: The annual telethon raised millions of dollars for cancer research. 
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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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rerun
rerun
[noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: Viewers enjoyed watching a classic sitcom rerun late at night. 
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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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anchor
anchor
[noun]

someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters

Ex: The anchor delivered the breaking news with a calm and authoritative demeanor. 
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newscaster

a presenter who reads the news during a TV or radio program

Ex: The newscaster delivered breaking news updates throughout the day. 
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contributor

someone who writes a piece to be published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The magazine has a diverse group of contributors who write articles on a wide range of topics. 
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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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correspondent

someone employed by a TV or radio station or a newspaper to report news from a particular country or on a particular matter

Ex: The network's Middle East correspondent provided updates on the conflict in the region. 
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