Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Journalism Vocabulary Words

A few words that might be helpful to understand when writing.

Presaged:
Be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen: "the outcome of the game presaged the coming year".

something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen. 2. : an intuition or feeling of what is going to happen in the future

Sage:
Having, showing, or indicating profound wisdom

1. Having or exhibiting wisdom and calm judgment. 2. Proceeding from or marked by wisdom and calm judgment: sage advice.

Wordsmith:
An expert in the use of words.

A person, as a journalist or novelist, whose vocation is writing.

Scrutiny:
a searching examination or investigation; minute inquiry. 2. surveillance; close and continuous watching or guarding. 3. a close and searching look.

Corruption:
The act of corrupting or state of being corrupt. Moral perversion; depravity.

Impairment of integrity, virtue, or moral principle.

Watergate Scandal:
During the election campaign of 1972, President Nixon's campaign burglarized the offices of the Democratic Party at the Watergate in Washington DC.

Era:
A long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic.
2. A system of chronology dating from a particular noteworthy event.

Afflict:
Cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.

Watchdogism:
Maintain surveillance over (a person, activity, or situation)

Fourth Estate:
1. journalistic profession or its members; the press.
2. A group other than the usual powers.

Pander:
Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.).




I was unable to get definitions for the following two words:

1. Bulwark of Liberty
2. James Madison



If anyone can help, please shoot me a line.
Thanks.

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