PNJA 2

An __________ is an introductory article from the editorial staff.

editorial

The __________ of a newspaper refers to its distribution number.

circulation

A __________ is someone reporting news from a particular location.

correspondent

When a news outlet has a large __________, it implies extensive coverage.

coverage

A __________ in a newspaper is typically a regular section by a specific writer.

column

The __________ of a publication represents its readers.

readership

An __________ is a written tribute to someone who has passed away.

obituary

A __________ is an additional feature or section included in a publication.

supplement

A __________ is a serious, high-quality newspaper with a large format.

broadsheet

A __________ refers to a sensationalized tabloid newspaper.

tabloid

____________ refers to the act of suppressing or controlling information.

censorship

A __________ magazine or advertisement has a shiny, glossy finish.

glossy

The term __________ describes a type of response that is evasive or vague.

evasive

To __________ means to avoid giving a direct answer or to delay.

prevaricate

The word __________ refers to the use of ambiguous language to mislead.

equivocation

To __________ means to prevent something from happening or to keep away from.

avoid

To __________ refers to escaping or avoiding a responsibility or situation.

evade

A __________ interest is a personal stake or benefit from a situation.

vested

A __________ is a type of shared living space, often for students.

dormitory

Feeling __________ means being confused or unsure about a situation.

perplexed

An __________ pain is characterized by its sharpness or intensity.

acute

__________ means to have a significant or far-reaching effect.

far-reaching

An __________ person tends to be overly involved in others' affairs.

officious

When someone is __________, they are preoccupied or deeply absorbed in something.

preoccupied

To __________ means to complain frequently or to express dissatisfaction.

grump

A __________ refers to a common or often repeated saying that lacks substance.

platitude

To __________ can mean to cause anxiety or discomfort to someone.

burns a hole in (one’s intellect)

The term __________ indicates the beginning or initiation of an organization or project.

inception

__________ refers to everything from the start of a process or project.

from the outset

A __________ name or word is widely recognized and known by many people.

household

To __________ means to persuade someone through flattery or encouragement.

cajoling

A __________ statement is one that reveals significant or meaningful information.

revealing

To be __________ means to persist or remain firm in a particular decision or action.

persistent

A __________ can refer to a thorny plant but also brings the meaning of a nuisance.

thorn

To __________ means to be bothersome or irritating to someone.

be a thorn in sb’s side/flesh

The __________ is a term for those who hold power and influence over government.

establishment

If someone is __________, they are present or included in the group.

in our midst

A __________ tone is mocking or derisive.

sneering

A __________ encounter suggests a hard or intense confrontation.

bruising

Current events and issues that are trending are referred to as __________.

current affairs

The phrase __________ means to provide actual evidence of something.

living proof of/that

A __________ piece of journalism exposes issues or challenges commonly accepted views.

hard-hitting

To __________ something means to eliminate or cancel it entirely.

scrap

__________ news is aimed at the interests and needs of consumers.

consumer-oriented news

To __________ means to oversee or manage a particular project or operation.

oversee

To __________ is to reintroduce a product or service into the market.

relaunch

__________ areas in a city often refer to neighborhoods with economic challenges.

inner city

An __________ refers to a detailed plan or a list of items to be discussed.

agenda

A __________ voice is one that continuously nags or complains.

nagging (voice)

The term __________ refers to a moral guide or internal ethical compass.

voice of conscience

__________ is something done out of necessity or urgency.

of necessity

To __________ means to expel someone from a group or organization.

push out

A __________ machine refers to a system that processes people or things simultaneously, often negatively.

sausage machine

To __________ means to perceive or recognize something in a particular way.

perceive

To __________ means to confirm or support a statement or theory with evidence.

corroborate

An __________ attempt refers to a poorly conceived or ill-advised effort.

ill-inspired (attempt)

To __________ feelings means to harbor or hold onto them, especially negative ones.

harbour

To be __________ with something means to be in agreement or harmony with it.

in tune with sth

To __________ something means to actively seek or strive for it.

pursue sth

To __________ means to set or establish a rule or condition.

lay down

A __________ interview may be challenging to understand or complex in nature.

highbrow (interview)

A __________ confrontation implies a direct and straightforward one.

head-to-head

To __________ a list means to draft or create it formally.

draw up (a list)

__________ refers to a significant period or duration into the future.

for a long time to come

Being __________ towards someone indicates a dismissive or uninterested attitude.

dismissive

To be __________ means to be indifferent and show a lack of concern.

indifferent

To be __________ means to feel upset or troubled over something.

put out

If someone is __________, they are reluctant to share personal information.

unforthcoming

A __________ person is shy and hesitant, especially around others.

bashful

A __________ characteristic is considered to be the main point or priority in a matter.

paramount

When rumors or noise __________, they become quieter or less frequent.

die down

A __________ refers to a dispute or disagreement between parties.

dispute

When discussions __________, they become prolonged and tedious.

drag on

To __________ someone means to encourage or provoke them to act in a certain way.

egg sb on

If there is nothing to __________ on, it means there is no alternative plan or option.

fall back on

To __________ means to be left behind or to lag in progress.

fall behind with

To get something __________ means to equip or furnish it appropriately.

fitted out/fit out

A __________ is a type of quality control carried out by an editor before publishing.

sub-editor

To __________ means to carry through or complete a process to its conclusion.

follow things through

__________ is the quality of persistent effort in overcoming challenges or obstacles.

perseverance

To __________ means to doom or condemn something to failure in advance.

doom

To __________ means to repel or ward off an unwanted force or situation.

repel

An __________ article shows partiality or favoritism towards a viewpoint.

biased

An __________ is an implied message or suggestion often found in speech or writing.

innuendo

The phrase __________ indicates something that will happen soon or in the near future.

before long

To __________ is to refer indirectly or imply something without stating it outright.

allude to

To be __________ signifies being in a hopeless or ruined state.

done for

To __________ means to manage to continue without something, particularly an item or resource.

do without sth

To __________ means to send someone away or force them to leave.

drive away/off

The phrase __________ involves moving someone out of a position or role.

to sb out of sth

To __________ means to criticize someone publicly or to ruin their reputation.

to sb down

To __________ means to steal from someone or something, particularly in a deceptive manner.

to over

To __________ something refers to eliminating or discontinuing its usage.

do away with sth

To __________ means to have a tendency to approach or suggest something.

drive at sth

To __________ means to create or decorate with an elaborate design or effect.

do (sth) out

To __________ someone or something means to remove or eliminate it entirely from a situation.

drive out (of sth)

A __________ is used to signify a television viewer who spends excessive time watching.

couch potato

The term __________ refers to the peak viewing hours for television or radio broadcasts.

prime time

A __________ provides information on current television programs and schedules.

TV/radio listings

A newspaper that is considered trustworthy and reputable is referred to as __________.

quality press