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Which of the following common newspaper headline words means 'to decline'?
Which of the following common newspaper headline words means 'to decline'?
Why are short words common in newspaper headlines?
Why are short words common in newspaper headlines?
Which of the following is NOT a common headline vocabulary word?
Which of the following is NOT a common headline vocabulary word?
In the headline 'WOMAN MAKES SUICIDE BID', the word 'bid' indicates an attempt to do what?
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?
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?
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?
Which of these phrases implies a disagreement that cannot be solved?
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What is the meaning of "haul" in the content?
What is the meaning of "haul" in the content?
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Which phrase indicates a sudden increase in costs or prices?
Which phrase indicates a sudden increase in costs or prices?
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What does "edge" mean in the content?
What does "edge" mean in the content?
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What does the term 'axe' refer to?
What does the term 'axe' refer to?
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Which of these terms is NOT used to describe a severe situation?
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?
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?
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?
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?
The phrase 'go' in the context of government officials refers to what?
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What does 'facing flak' signify?
What does 'facing flak' signify?
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Which word is synonymous with 'criticize violently'?
Which word is synonymous with 'criticize violently'?
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Which of these terms describes a sudden, unexpected setback or misfortune?
Which of these terms describes a sudden, unexpected setback or misfortune?
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What is the opposite of 'clamp down on'?
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?
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?
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?
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'?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?'
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?
What does the word 'Move' imply in the text provided?
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In the text, what does the word 'Mar' denote?
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?
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?
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?
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?
What does the word 'Peg' indicate in the given context?
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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
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Test your understanding of essential vocabulary used in newspaper headlines. This quiz includes various terms that are frequently encountered in news articles, such as 'aid', 'alert', and 'boost'. Brush up on your journalistic vocabulary and enhance your comprehension of current events.
