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broadband
1.
broad
band
Adjective

relating to a communication system or network that uses a wide bandwidth to transmit multiple signals, such as voice, data, or video, simultaneously

The company upgraded to a broadband internet connection.

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live
2.
live
Verb

to have your home somewhere specific

She prefers to live in a quiet country side away from crowded cities.

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offline
3.
off
line
Adjective

not connected to the Internet

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online
4.
on
line
Adjective

connected to or via the Internet

My online shopping experience was convenient and hassle-free, with my purchases delivered right to my doorstep.

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5.
fixed
line
Adjective

describing or relating to telecommunication systems that incorporate wires rather than cellular radio stations

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6.
on
air
Adjective

being broadcast on TV or radio

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7.
on camera
Adverb

while being recorded by a camera

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mul
ti
cha
nnel
Adjective

having or employing several different television or communication channels

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terrestrial
9.
te
rrest
rial
Adjective

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island.

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editorial
10.
e
di
to
rial
Noun

a newspaper article expressing the views of the editor on a particular subject

The editorial argued for more investment in public transportation.

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newsworthy
11.
news
wor
thy
Adjective

significant or interesting enough to be broadcast or published as news

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12.
a
bove
the
fold
Adjective

located in a place where it can be seen first, in a newspaper or on a website

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13.
be
low
the
fold
Adjective

located in the middle or bottom of a newspaper or a webpage, where it cannot be seen first

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front
page
Adjective

‌appearing on the front page of a newspaper, where the most important news is printed

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15.
vi
ral
Adjective

caused by or related to a virus

The doctor diagnosed her illness as a viral infection after conducting tests.

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real-time
16.
real
time
Adjective

happening or processed instantly as events occur, without delay

The weather app provides real-time updates on the storm's progress.

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17.
free
to
air
Adjective

describing television or radio channels that are accessible to the public without requiring a subscription or payment

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commercial
18.
commercial
Adjective

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Commercial transactions involve the exchange of goods or services for money.

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19.
spa
mmy
Adjective

containing or connected with internet spam

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busy
20.
bu
sy
Adjective

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

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cellular
21.
cell
u
lar
Adjective

relating to or consisting of cells, the basic structural units of living organisms or systems

The human body is made up of trillions of cellular units, each performing specific functions.

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dial-up
22.
dial
up
Adjective

using a modem and a conventional phone line to access the internet

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