Current Affairs and the media Flashcards
grey area
When a situation is unclear, perhaps morally. Or when a situation cannot be easily solved.
to exacerbate
to make something worse
vicious cycle
It keeps getting worse and we can’t break the pattern
intervention
the need to act to change a behaviour
omnipresent
when something can be found or seen everywhere
become accustomed (to something)
Being familiar with/ getting used to something
boundless possibilities
unlimited options
antiquated
old fashioned
demographic
related to statistical characteristics of populations (e.g. age, income)
manipulation
the action of influencing someone cleverly or unfairly
imperceptible
impossible to see/notice
polarization
divisioninto two greatly contrasting groups or sets of opinions
Article
A printed (written) news story
Editorial
An article showing the editor’s opinion
Circulation
The amount of newspapers distributed
Tabloid
A newspaper mainly made for entertainment
Broadsheet
A newspaper mainly made to inform people
to churn something out
to create many items quickly without thought
usurped
take over
mundane
boring/ everyday
pitfalls
the risk, dangers or downsides
profound
significant/important
grappling
finding a task difficult and trying to find a solution
