News — English Vocabulary
10 essential words about news in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
scandal /ˈskændl/ noun B2
An event or action that shocks people because it is morally wrong or illegal, especially involving powerful people.
Example: The scandal ended the senator's career.
protest /ˈprəʊtest/ noun / verb B2
A public action or statement showing strong disagreement with something; to take part in such an action.
Example: Thousands joined the protest downtown.
strike /straɪk/ noun / verb B2
A period when workers stop working to demand better pay or conditions; also to hit something.
Example: Teachers went on strike for higher pay.
vote /vəʊt/ verb / noun B2
To choose officially in an election or meeting; the act or result of choosing.
Example: Millions vote in November.
statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/ noun B2
Something that someone says or writes formally; also a bank document listing your money movements.
Example: The company issued a statement about the accident.
announce /əˈnaʊns/ verb B2
To tell people something officially or publicly.
Example: The city will announce the winner tomorrow.
official /əˈfɪʃl/ noun / adjective B2
A person with an important position in an organization or government; (adjective) approved by an authority.
Example: City officials met to discuss the plan.
investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun B2
An official effort to find out the truth about something, especially a crime or accident.
Example: Police opened an investigation into the fire.
crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ noun B2
A dangerous or very difficult situation that must be dealt with quickly.
Example: The water crisis affected the whole region.
senator /ˈsenətər/ noun B2
A member of a senate, especially one of the two members from each US state in the US Senate.
Example: The senator from Ohio spoke first.