The use of short words in headlines is very important as it helps to keep the headlines themselves shorter. By using synonyms of words one can make the headline longer or shorter in order to fit their unique needs. That is why it is so important to have a good grasp of the English language.
10 Words from page 181:
1. Allocate- give, allot, issue, award (assign, apportion)
2. Answer- reply (respond, retort)
3. Choose- name, elect, pick (select, prefer)
4. Destroy- raze (level, ravage)
5. Examine- scan, study (search, probe)
6. Former- ex (prior, previous)
7. Inform- tell (notify, advise)
8. Pledge- vow, agree, oath (guarantee, assure/surety)
9. Reveal- tell (unveil, impart, inform)
10. Thwart- foil, stop, limit (prevent, baffle)
My 2 words
1. Shatter- (split, crack, break)
2. Maniacal- (insane, crazy)
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