a period of time such as a few weeks when the weather is much hotter than usual
heatwave
(adj) to put a special substance on the surface of something that will prevent water from going through it
waterproof
a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc.
sequel
(adj) able to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened
resilient
a computer network where files and programs can be stored, especially the internet
cloud
a short news report on radio or television, giving the most recent information about an important or unexpected event
newsflash
(compound noun) the number of people who are present at an event
turnout
to make a record of the address of a web page on your computer so that you can find it again easily
bookmark
(phrasal verb) to adjust a camera to make a person or thing being photographed appear larger or closer
zoom in
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
avalanche
a type of radiation that can go through many solid substances, allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs in the body to be photographed
X-ray
the head editor of a publication
chief editor
something such as a piece of paper or message proving that money, goods, or information have been received
receipt
news that has just been printed
hot off the press
a short news programme on television or radio, often about something that has just happened, or a short newspaper printed by an organization
bulletin
(compound noun) a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending or result is uncertain until it happens
cliffhanger
an amount of money that is given back to you, especially because you are not happy with a product or service that you have bought
refund
a person who works for a charity providing aid for people in need, esp in disaster areas
relief worker