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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

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

Ex: The article was a prime example of yellow journalism, using fear-mongering tactics to sell copies .
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tabloid
[noun]

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

Ex: Tabloids often rely on anonymous sources and speculative reporting to attract readers with sensational stories .
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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 urgent that the editor shouted "Stop press! "
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reportage
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the act of broadcasting the news on television or radio, or reporting them in a newspaper

Ex: The newspaper 's investigative reportage shed light on environmental issues affecting the community .
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newsflash
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a short piece of news that is important, often interrupting a TV or radio program

Ex: Everyone paused to listen to the newsflash about a terrorist attack .
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exclusive
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a news story that has not been reported or published by any other news organization or agency

Ex: The exclusive brought in a surge of new readers to the publication.
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a spoken description of an event while it is taking place, particularly on TV or radio

Ex: The nature documentary was enhanced by the engaging commentary of the narrator .
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a piece of advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, designed to seem like an objective article and not an advertisement

Ex: The newspaper's advertorial section allows businesses to reach a wide audience with content that educates and informs, while also advertising their offerings.
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a newspaper that is published on a large piece of paper regarded as more serious

Ex: The journalist wrote an investigative piece that was published on the front page of the broadsheet.
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dispatch
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a newspaper report, usually sent from another town or a foreign country, often on a military-related matter

Ex: The newspaper published an urgent dispatch about the diplomatic negotiations in Europe .
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to carry
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(of a television, radio network, or newspaper) to broadcast or publish something, or to include specific information in a report

Ex: The local television station will carry a live telecast of the community event .
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bulletin
[noun]

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

Ex: The company 's CEO addressed employees in a bulletin regarding the upcoming changes to the organization .
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columnist
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a journalist who regularly writes articles on a particular subject for a newspaper or magazine

Ex: He is a sports columnist who analyzes games and player performances .
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byline
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a line that gives the writer's name, usually at the beginning or end of a column

Ex: Getting a byline in a reputable magazine can help writers build their portfolio and credibility in the industry .
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the act or policy of eliminating or prohibiting any part of a movie, book, etc.

Ex: Censorship in films often involves editing scenes deemed inappropriate for younger audiences .
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the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine sold at regular intervals

Ex: The editor attributed the success of the magazine to its loyal readership , which has contributed to steady circulation figures over the years .
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to embed
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to send a journalist with a group of soldiers to a combat zone

Ex: The war correspondent was embedded with the reconnaissance team to gather information about enemy movements .
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to transmit information through television or the Internet to a specific group of people

Ex: The marketing team has narrowcasted targeted ads to specific demographics with great success.
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a person, newspaper, or organization that represents the views of another person, a government, etc.

Ex: The radio station was accused of being a mouthpiece for the ruling party , broadcasting biased news coverage and propaganda .
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newswire
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a type of service that gives subscribers the latest news through the Internet or satellite

Ex: The government issues official statements through a national newswire for public dissemination .
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obituary
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an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life

Ex: Friends and family members shared fond memories and anecdotes in the guestbook accompanying the online obituary.
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paparazzi
[noun]

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

Ex: The actress hired security to shield her from the paparazzi while attending the movie premiere .
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the number of people who read a particular magazine, newspaper, or book on a regular basis

Ex: The editors strive to cater to their readership's interests by featuring a variety of content in each issue .
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a news agency that provides news to newspapers, television and radio stations through wires or satellite communication

Ex: The wire service's coverage of the political debate reached millions of viewers across the country .
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the kind or number of audience who watch a specific television program or network

Ex: The network celebrated record-breaking viewership for its live coverage of the awards ceremony .
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to watch a TV program or listen to a radio show

Ex: People from around the world can tune in online to watch the live stream of the concert .
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telethon
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‌a type of television program that is broadcast for several hours, aimed to collect money for charity

Ex: Viewers tuned in to the telethon to donate to local food banks during the holiday season .
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scoop
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a piece of news reported by a news agency sooner than other media channels or newspapers

Ex: The journalist 's scoop on the company 's financial scandal earned her recognition and respect within the industry .
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rerun
[noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: She caught a rerun of her favorite cooking show while waiting at the airport .
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offprint
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an article that has been separately published as a piece in a magazine or newspaper

Ex: The conference organizers provided offprints of the keynote speaker 's presentation to attendees as a souvenir .
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anchor
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someone who introduces news on a live TV or radio program by other broadcasters

Ex: After decades in the industry , he retired as one of the most respected anchors in broadcast journalism .
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a presenter who reads the news during a TV or radio program

Ex: The newscaster reported on local events with empathy and insight .
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someone who writes a piece to be published in a newspaper or magazine

Ex: The magazine features a column written by a celebrity contributor each month .
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an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

Ex: The magazine editor decided to reprint a back issue featuring a popular article due to high demand from readers .
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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 radio station 's sports correspondent delivers live commentary from major sporting events .
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