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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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 .

tabloid [noun]

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

Ex: The supermarket checkout line is lined with tabloids featuring the latest celebrity gossip and scandalous headlines .

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 .

reportage [noun]

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

Ex: His career in sports reportage spanned decades , covering major events around the world .

newsflash [noun]

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

Ex: A sudden newsflash announced the outbreak of a new virus .

exclusive [noun]

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

Ex: The magazine 's exclusive on the political scandal caused a media frenzy .

commentary [noun]

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

Ex: The television broadcast featured insightful commentary from political analysts .

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 .

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 .

dispatch [noun]

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

Ex: The editor-in-chief reviewed the dispatches before publication to ensure accuracy and relevance .

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 .

bulletin [noun]

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

Ex: The police issued a bulletin describing the suspect they were searching for .

columnist [noun]

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

Ex: The newspaper hired a political columnist to cover the upcoming election .

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 .

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 .

circulation [noun]

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

Ex: That journal has the widest circulation among scientists .

to embed [verb]

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

Ex: The photographer was embedded with the military convoy to capture images of the humanitarian efforts in the conflict zone .

to narrowcast [verb]

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

Ex:

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 .

newswire [noun]

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

Ex: PR agencies use newswires to distribute press releases and announcements to media outlets .

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 .

paparazzi [noun]

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

Ex: Despite attempts to avoid attention , the singer was constantly hounded by the paparazzi .

readership [noun]

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

Ex: The author 's latest book has attracted a diverse readership , spanning multiple age groups and interests .

wire service [noun]

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

Ex: The journalist filed the story directly to the wire service for immediate distribution .

viewership [noun]

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

Ex: The new sitcom attracted high viewership with its witty humor and relatable characters .

to tune in [verb]

to watch a TV program or listen to a radio show

Ex: Listeners can tune in to the radio station for live coverage of the sporting event .

telethon [noun]

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

Ex: The telethon 's goal was to raise awareness and funds for mental health initiatives .

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 .

rerun [noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: The rerun of the live concert drew a large audience eager to relive the experience .

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 .

anchor [noun]

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

Ex: The network hired a seasoned journalist to serve as the anchor for its flagship morning show .

newscaster [noun]

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

Ex: Viewers rely on the newscaster for accurate reporting on current events .

contributor [noun]

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

Ex: The online publication accepts submissions from freelance contributors around the world .

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 .

correspondent [noun]

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 newspaper assigned a technology correspondent to report on advancements in the tech industry .

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