News and Journalism

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

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

The news anchor read the script smoothly from the teleprompter, delivering the evening news with confidence.

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

Teletext was widely used in the 20th century to broadcast news, weather updates, and sports scores on television screens.

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

The celebrity's tell-all autobiography revealed shocking details about their personal life and career.

a strong, bright flame or fire

The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze.

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

She used a backpack to carry her books to school.

an earlier copy of a magazine or a newspaper

The library has a vast collection of back issues of popular magazines for patrons to borrow.

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel.

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

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

a type of advertisement printed on a large piece of paper

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

The local gazette publishes articles on community events, local news, and editorials.

any vital part of the body which has a particular function

The heart is a vital organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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

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

The magazine published an advertorial about the latest skincare products, blending informative content with promotional messaging.

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

The journalist was proud to see her byline on the front page of the newspaper, crediting her for the investigative report.

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

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

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

The author's novel faced censorship due to its controversial themes.

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

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

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

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

to improve something by adding something to it

She supplements her diet with vitamins for better health.

a long horizontal timber that connects and supports vertical posts or uprights

The staircase had wooden stringers running along each side.

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

The breaking news was so significant that the editor ordered a stop press to update the front page of the newspaper.

a private discussion in a courtroom between the judge and lawyers, held out of the jury's hearing

The defense requested a sidebar with the judge.

a utensil shaped like a deep spoon or ladle for taking up or serving portions

The ice cream scoop stuck to the frozen surface.

the process of gathering livestock for counting, branding, or sale

The ranchers conducted a roundup to check the cattle.

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

The artist raved about their creative process, describing it in a feverish, almost delirious manner.

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

The journalist crafted a compelling lede that drew readers into the story from the very first sentence.

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

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

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

The author received offprints of the article from the publisher to distribute to colleagues and peers.

an article or report, especially in a newspaper, published soon after the death of a person, typically containing details about their life

The newspaper published an obituary honoring the life and legacy of the community leader who passed away.

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

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

the opening of a wind instrument into which the player blows

He cleaned the trumpet mouthpiece before the concert.

the top or head of a ship's mast

The lookout climbed to the masthead to spot land.