News
Across
- 2. the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, and magazines, that reach or influence people widely
- 4. a famous or well-known person
- 7. writing that reflects superficial thought and research, a popular slant, and hurried composition
- 10. luridly or vulgarly sensational news
- 13. incapable of producing any result
- 15. idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others
- 16. of very little importance or value; insignificant
- 17. lacking in freshness or effectiveness because of constant use or excessive repetition
- 18. to intensify (advertising, promotion, or publicity) by ingenious or questionable claims, methods, etc.
Down
- 1. a report of a recent event; intelligence; information
- 3. the quality or condition of existing in a meaningless and irrational world
- 4. of little depth
- 5. any worthless stuff
- 6. self-indulgently carefree
- 8. a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide
- 9. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid
- 11. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others
- 12. ingrained and institutionalized prejudice against or hatred of women; misogyny
- 13. sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment
- 14. a period or outburst of extreme activity
- 18. something intended to deceive or defraud