News vocab

Allegedly

there’s no proof for the accusations or the crime

sensationalism

media exaggerates details to attract viewers

Breaking news

unexpected story that has just happened

bias

favours one side more than the other

bulletin

short news program on television or radio or a short newspaper

off the record

the reporter can’t consider it as officialor publish it with the speaker’s name

reporter

journalist who research, write and relay the story to the public

angle

the focus, the approach the journalist took when telling the story

source

where a news story comes from

first-hand information/experience

gathered directly instead of through other people

secondhand information/experience

gathered though other people who did not experience it

exclusive (scoop)

important and original story a reporter got before the others

feature

story that emphasizes the human, entertaining aspects of a situation instead of only the serious facts

news, press conference

media event where reporters are together in one place to gather info about someone in the news

correspondent

journalist who reports from the location of the news events

speculation

guessing possible answers to a question

agenda

when the journalist determines which stories are important

statement

the official account of facts, views, plans of a person concerning a particular issue

Human interest

news story that focuses on a personality or individual’s story with wide appeal to a general audience

eyewitness

person who has seen something happen and can give a first-hand description

public opinion

the general opinion of the majority of people

credible

something believable and trustworthy

libel

to write and publish something that contains bad and false info on someone

slander

false spoken statement that damages the reputation

mainstream

it is very common, accepted in society

live

it is happening at the moment

Segue

smooth transition from one scene or topic to another

glitch

technical distraction in video or audio

Tease

short description of an upcoming story to keep the viewer watching

Feed

satellite or microwave transmission of live or recorded material

“this just in”

phrase used by anchors when they’ve just received an important news while live

on air

to be broadcasting on radio or television

tabloid

smaller forms of newspaper and present the news in a way that exaggerates crime stories and celebrity gossip

Hardcopy

printed version of a document

caption

words printed underneath a picture to explain it

circulation

number of copies of a newspaper that are sold each day, week

hot off the press

information is current

soft copy

computer version of a document

geotag

electronic data that show where someone, smthg is and can be attached to a photo

clickbait

intended to attract attention and encourage people to click on links

fled on foot

to run away

physical altercation

to fight

reduce expenditures

cutting costs

fatally injured

died

controlled substances

drugs controlled by a government

arrived at a decision

decided something

at this point in time

now

incendiary device

bomb

discharged the weapon

shot or fired a weapon

lower extremities/ limb

legs

endorse

To publicly support or recommend a product, service or person.

to sway

To sway means to move or swing slowly back and forth, or to persuade someone to do something by presenting a convincing argument or influencing their emotions.

to cover

to report the news about a particular important event

media outlet

A platform that produces and distributes news, information, and entertainment to a large audience through various channels such as television, radio, print, and online.

reputable

A word used to describe someone or something that is respected and trusted. It implies a history of consistent and reliable behavior that has earned the admiration of others.

to ail

to cause pain

riot

Definition: A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, typically involving damage to property and violent behavior.

storm

a very angry reaction from a lot of people

breach

Definition: The unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of sensitive information or data. It can occur due to a security vulnerability, human error, or malicious intent. Breaches can result in financial loss, reputational damage, and legal consequences.

siege

the act of surrounding a place by an armed force in order to defeat those defending it

insurrection

An act of violent uprising against authority or government, often motivated by political or social reasons.

rampage

sudden period of wild and violent behaviors, causing damage

probe

investigation into smthg

plea

urgent and emotional request

ordeal

difficult or unpleasant experience

urge smthg

forcefully recommend smtg

bid

attempt

oust

force somebody out of a job, position

chief

most important person in a company

vow

make a serious and formal promise

minister

senior member of a government

blast

explosion

wreck sth

destroy badly

boost

encourage, helps sth

go-ahead

formal permission

scheme

official plan

cease

stop happening

curb

limit or control sth

riddle

mystery

clear sb

prove that sb is innocent

blow

bad news

alert

warning

on the brink of

about to happen

rule sth out

reject the possibility of

gems

jewlery

amid (amidst) sth

whilie something else is happening

allegation

a statement without proof that someone has done something wrong

cover-up

an attempt to stop people discovering the truth about something

source

person who provides info, espacially for journalist

lapse

a small mistake caused by forgetting something or carelessness

controversial

causing angry discussions and disagreement

measure

an official action taken in order to achieve something

behind the scenes

without peope’s awareness or knowledge

behind closed doors

in private

according to

used for saying where ideas or information comes from

(opinion) poll

a process of asking people for their opinionabout something

emerge

become known

scathing (attacks, remarks)

strongly critical

leak something to somebody

give secret info to journalists or the public

quote somebody

repeat the exact words that somebody said