Lingo

News and Network

37 Words

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anchor
1.
an
chor
Verb

to moor a ship or boat to the bottom of the sea to stop it from moving away

They anchored the sailboat near the shore, allowing them to swim and relax without worrying about it drifting away.

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wea
ther
girl
Noun

a woman on TV or radio who tells people about the weather and describes it

The weathergirl predicted sunny skies for the weekend getaway.

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contributor
3.
cont
rib
u
tor
Noun

someone who gives money, time, effort, goods, or other resources to support a person, organization, or cause

Major contributors to the campaign included wealthy donors and political action committees.

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correspondent
4.
co
rres
pon
dent
Noun

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

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

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couch potato
5.
couch potato
Noun

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

Don't be such a couch potato; get up and go for a walk!

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paparazzi
6.
paparazzi
Noun

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

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

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subscriber
7.
subs
cri
ber
Noun

someone who pays, at given intervals, to receive a publication or service

The newspaper gained thousands of new subscribers after launching its digital edition.

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antenna
8.
an
te
nna
Noun

a device that is used to send and receive signals

The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations.

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frequency
9.
freq
uen
cy
Noun

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

In physics, frequency is measured in hertz, which represents the number of waves passing a point per second.

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wavelength
10.
wave
length
Noun

the distance between a point on a wave of energy and a similar point on the next wave

In physics, wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks (or troughs) of a wave.

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censor
11.
cen
sor
Verb

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

The government decided to censor the film due to its sensitive content.

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receive
12.
re
ceive
Verb

to be given something or to accept something that is sent

Every morning, he receives a newspaper at his doorstep.

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televise
13.
te
le
vise
Verb

to broadcast or show something on TV

The network will televise the live coverage of the championship game.

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tune in
14.
tune in
Verb

to watch a TV program or listen to a radio show

Don't forget to tune in to the morning news for the latest updates.

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bulletin
15.
bu
lle
tin
Noun

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

The radio station interrupted its regular programming to deliver a breaking news bulletin.

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commentary
16.
co
mmen
ta
ry
Noun

a series of explanations or critiques that offer insights or interpretations on a subject or text

The historian’s commentary on the ancient manuscript provided context for its meaning.

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lead story
Noun

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.

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news
room
Noun

a place in radio or television stations or a newspaper office where news is reviewed and put together to be broadcast or published

The journalists in the newsroom work tirelessly to gather and verify information for the evening broadcast.

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prime time
19.
prime time
Noun

the time at which the largest number of people are watching TV or listening to the radio

Advertisers pay top dollar for commercials aired during prime time television slots.

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circulation
20.
circulation
Noun

the flow and movement of blood around and in all parts of the body

Regular exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body.

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clip
21.
clip
Noun

a detachable holder that feeds cartridges into a firearm

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news
ga
the
ring
Noun

the act of collecting news item for broadcast or publication

Newsgathering involves collecting information from various sources to report on current events accurately.

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news
sheet
Noun

a small and simple form of newspaper with only few pages

The local community center distributes a weekly newssheet to keep residents informed about upcoming events and news.

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issue
24.
i
ssue
Noun

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

The internet service provider resolved the issue with the slow connection promptly.

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photojournalism
25.
photojournalism
Noun

the act or profession of reporting news articles in newspapers or magazines mainly through photographs

The power of photojournalism lies in its ability to capture raw emotions and tell compelling stories in a single image.

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photo op
Noun

an occasion arranged by a politician or other famous people to be photographed while doing something that they think will popularize them

The politician staged a photo op at the local hospital to highlight their commitment to healthcare reform.

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periodical
27.
pe
rio
di
cal
Noun

a publication, especially about a technical subject, that is produced regularly

My local library carries a wide selection of periodicals, including magazines, journals, and newspapers.

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quarterly
28.
quar
ter
ly
Adjective

occurring or done once every three months

The company held its quarterly earnings call to update investors on its financial performance.

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tabloid
29.
tab
loid
Noun

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

The tabloid sensationalized the celebrity scandal with exaggerated headlines and paparazzi photos.

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readership
30.
rea
der
ship
Noun

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

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

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citizen journalism
Noun

the coverage of news by ordinary people, which is then shared on the Internet

With the rise of social media, citizen journalism has become a powerful tool for ordinary people to report on breaking news events.

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anonymous
32.
a
no
ny
mous
Adjective

(of a person) not known by name

The whistleblower chose to remain anonymous to protect their identity and avoid potential retaliation.

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high-profile
33.
high
pro
file
Adjective

drawing a lot of public attention or interest

The high-profile trial captured media attention nationwide.

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nationwide
34.
na
tion
wide
Adverb

in a manner involving the entire nation or country

The new policy will be implemented nationwide to ensure consistency.

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frequency modulation
Noun

one of the main methods of radio broadcasting with a high sound quality

Frequency modulation is commonly used in FM radio broadcasting to transmit high-fidelity sound over long distances.

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ballot
36.
ba
llot
Noun

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

Voters received their ballot at the polling station.

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te
le
text
Noun

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.

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