Newspaper Headline Vocabulary Quiz

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Which of the following common newspaper headline words means 'to decline'?

  • Blast
  • Refuse
  • Bar (correct)
  • Bid

Why are short words common in newspaper headlines?

  • They save space and are concise. (correct)
  • They are more common in everyday speech.
  • They are more dramatic and attention-grabbing.
  • They are easier for readers to understand.

Which of the following is NOT a common headline vocabulary word?

  • Bar
  • Bid
  • Blast
  • Prohibit (correct)

In the headline 'WOMAN MAKES SUICIDE BID', the word 'bid' indicates an attempt to do what?

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Which word could be used in a headline about the aftermath of a bomb explosion?

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In the context of the provided content, what does "go for" mean?

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Which of these phrases implies a disagreement that cannot be solved?

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What is the meaning of "haul" in the content?

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Which phrase indicates a sudden increase in costs or prices?

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What does "edge" mean in the content?

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What does the term 'axe' refer to?

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Which of these terms is NOT used to describe a severe situation?

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The term 'clamp down on' is used to describe what kind of action?

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Which of these phrases is used to describe a person who is determined not to change their position?

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Which word describes actions taken to prevent something bad from happening?

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The phrase 'go' in the context of government officials refers to what?

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What does 'facing flak' signify?

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Which word is synonymous with 'criticize violently'?

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Which of these terms describes a sudden, unexpected setback or misfortune?

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What is the opposite of 'clamp down on'?

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Which of the following words describes a situation involving a sudden and significant increase in something?

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Which word best describes the action of trying to force someone to admit the truth?

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A 'Plea' is a call for help. Which of the following words implies a forceful request for something?

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In the context of the provided text, which headline is an example of 'Hit' meaning 'affect badly'?

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Which word describes a sharp criticism or attack with words?

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Which of the following phrases is used in the context of an election?

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What does the word 'Raid' refer to in the context of the content provided?

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The term 'Press' is commonly referred to as the newspapers collectively. Which phrase describes the act of asking for something urgently?

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What does 'Pact' represent in the provided context?

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Which of the following words means 'the chances or probability of something happening?'

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What does the word 'Move' imply in the text provided?

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In the text, what does the word 'Mar' denote?

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Which word is most closely related to the act of withdrawing from something?

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Which of these phrases indicates a situation where a group of people is being driven out or replaced?

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Which phrase suggests a significant action taken by a group of people to ensure more funding?

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What does the word 'Peg' indicate in the given context?

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Flashcards

Bar

To refuse entry or access, often seen in headlines.

Bid

An attempt or effort to achieve something, commonly used in news.

Blast

An explosion or loud noise, frequently used in reports.

Headlines

Short, attention-grabbing titles used in news articles.

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Vocabulary

A set of words known and used in a language or field.

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Curb

To restrict or limit something, such as trade.

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Go for

To be sold for a specified amount.

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Deadlock

A disagreement that cannot be resolved or settled.

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Hike

A significant rise in costs or prices.

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Grip

To hold something tightly or to have control over it.

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Aid (noun)

Military or financial help given to support someone or something.

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Axe (verb)

To abolish or close down something, especially a service or program.

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Claim (verb)

To assert or state that something is true, often without proof.

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Clamp down on

To deal firmly with a problem or difficulty.

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Con

To swindle or deceive someone out of their money.

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Clear

To find someone innocent of wrongdoing; to absolve.

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Crash

A failure or sudden stop, often related to technology or systems.

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Boom

A large increase or a prosperous period in economic terms.

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Hit (verb)

To affect badly, often in terms of financial or emotional impact.

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Hitch

A problem or obstacle that causes a delay in progress.

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Pact

An agreement between parties, typically formal in nature.

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Oust

To drive out or replace someone from a position.

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Nail

To force someone to admit the truth or identify them clearly.

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Peak

The highest point, often used in reference to levels or statistics.

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Press for

To ask for something urgently or insistently.

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Pull out

To withdraw from an activity or agreement.

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Odds

The chances or probabilities of a particular outcome.

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Quit

To resign or leave a position or responsibility.

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Study Notes

Newspaper Headline Vocabulary

  • Act: take action; do something
  • Aid: (noun) military or financial help; (verb) to help
  • Alert: alarm, warning
  • Allege: make an accusation
  • Appear: appear in court accused of a crime
  • Axe: (verb) abolish, close down; (noun) abolition, closure
  • Back: support
  • Ban: forbid, refuse to allow something
  • Bar: refuse
  • Bid: attempt
  • Blast: explosion; criticize violently
  • Blaze: fire
  • Blow: bad news, unfortunate happening
  • Bond: political or business association
  • Boom: big increase; prosperous period
  • Boost: encourage
  • Brink: edge of disaster
  • Call for: demand/ appeal for
  • Campaign: organized effort to achieve social or political result
  • Claim: make a statement that something is true
  • Clamp down on: deal firmly with
  • Clash: quarrel, fight
  • Clear: find innocent
  • Con: swindle
  • Crackdown: firm application of the law
  • Crash: failure
  • Curb: restrict
  • Cut: reduce
  • Dash: make quick journey
  • Deadlock: disagreement that cannot be solved
  • Deal: agreement
  • Drive: united effort
  • Drop: (verb) give up; get rid of; (noun) fall
  • Edge: move gradually
  • Firm: determined not to change
  • Flak: heavy criticism
  • Foil: prevent somebody from succeeding
  • Gag: censor; prevent from speaking
  • Go: resign; be lost, disappear
  • Go for: be sold for
  • Go-ahead: approval
  • Grab: take violently
  • Grip: control; hold tightly
  • Gun down: shoot
  • Hail: welcome; praise
  • Halt: stop
  • Haul: amount stolen in robbery, or seized by police or customs
  • Head for: move towards
  • Hike: rise in costs, prices etc.
  • Hit: affect badly
  • Hit out at: attack with words
  • Hitch: problem that causes delay
  • Hold: arrest; keep under arrest
  • Key: important
  • Landslide: victory by a large majority in election
  • Lash: criticize violently
  • Lead: clue (in police enquiry)
  • Leak: unofficial publication of secret information
  • Leap: big increase
  • Life: imprisonment for life
  • Loom: threaten to happen
  • Mar: spoil
  • Mission: delegation (official group)
  • Mob: angry crowd; organized crime/Mafia
  • Move: step towards a particular result (often political)
  • Nail: force somebody to admit the truth
  • Odds: chances, probability
  • Opt (for): choose
  • Oust: drive out, replace
  • Over: about; on the subject of, because of
  • Pact: agreement
  • Peak: high point
  • Peg: hold (prices etc) at present level
  • Plea: call for help
  • Press: the newspapers
  • Press for: ask for urgently
  • Pull out: withdraw
  • Push for: ask for, encourage
  • Quit: resign, leave
  • Raid: enter and search

Additional Vocabulary (Further Pages)

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