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Transcript: Headline Noun. 1)Words set at the head of a passage or page to introduce or categorize 2)a : a head of a newspaper story or article usually printed in large type and giving the gist of the story or article that follows Examples: -The story of his arrest appeared beneath the headline “Caught!”. -She only had time to scan the headlines before she had to rush out the door. -Surprising developments have kept the murder investigation in the headlines for several weeks. Verb. Transitive verb 1)To provide with a headline 2)To publicize highly 3)To be engaged as a leading performer in (a show) Example: The band is headlining the music festival. Adjective Deserving mention in a headline : very noteworthy <the headline abduction of a diplomat> Title Noun. 1)a obsolete : inscription b : written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue —usually used in plural 2)a : all the elements constituting legal ownership b : a legally just cause of exclusive possession c : the instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of a right 3)a : something that justifies or substantiates a claim b : an alleged or recognized right 4)a : a descriptive or general heading (as of a chapter in a book) b : the heading which names an act or statute c : the heading of a legal action or proceeding 5)a : the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production b : a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art 6) a descriptive name : appellation 7)a division of an instrument, book, or bill; especially : one larger than a section or article 8)a : an appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands b : a person holding a title especially of nobility 9) championship 1 Verb. transitive verb 1)To provide a title for 2)To designate or call by a title : term, style See title defined for English-language learners » Examples: -She titled the book The Story of My Life. a movie titled Gone With the Wind Adjective : of or relating to a title: as a : having the same name as the title of a production <did the title role in Hamlet> b : having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part <the title song> c : of, relating to, or involving a championship <a title match> d : of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a motion picture or television program <title music> Examples: The title song on the CD Convince Verb. Transitive verb 1)Obsolete a : to overcome by argument b : overpower, overcome 2)Obsolete : demonstrate, prove 3)To bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action : persuade <convinced himself that she was all right — William Faulkner> <something I could never convince him to read — John Lahr> Examples: -He convinced me that the story was true. -They convinced us of their innocence. -I managed to convince myself that I was doing the right thing. -We convinced them to go along with our scheme. -I was unable to convince her to stay. Persuade Verb. Transitive verb 1)To move by argument, entreaty, or expostulation to a belief, position, or course of action 2)To plead with : urge Examples: -He persuaded his friend to go back to school. -She couldn't be persuaded to go. -He would not let himself be persuaded into buying the more expensive stereo.- -I am not easily persuaded. -They persuaded us that we were wrong. -He persuaded himself that he had made the right choice. Decent Adjective 1)archaic a : appropriate b : well-formed : handsome 2) a : conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality <decent behavior> b : modestly clothed 3) free from immodesty or obscenity <decent language> 4) fairly good : adequate, satisfactory <decent wages> 5) marked by moral integrity, kindness, and goodwill <hard-working and decent folks> <it's very decent of them to help> Examples: -He is a decent guy who would help anyone in need. -You need to do the decent thing and tell her what happened. -Are there any decent schools in that area? Descent Noun. 1) a : derivation from an ancestor : birth, lineage <of French descent> b : transmission or devolution of an estate by inheritance usually in the descending line c : the fact or process of originating from an ancestral stock d : the shaping or development in nature and character by transmission from a source : derivation 2) the act or process of descending 3) a step downward in a scale of gradation; specifically : one generation in an ancestral line or genealogical scale 4) a : an inclination downward : slope b : a descending way (as a downgrade or stairway) c obsolete : the lowest part 5) a : attack, invasion b : a sudden disconcerting appearance (as for a visit) 6) a downward step (as in station or value) : decline <descent of the family to actual poverty> Examples: -The book describes his descent into a deep
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