AP Style Vocab

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1. salable
Abbreviate Ill. in datelines or stories. Postal code: IL
After a girl reach the age 18 use woman or young woman
Salable
It's NOT an apostrophe in the Yemen capital's name. It is a reverse apostrophe - or a single opening quotation mark


2. Manslaughter
Use illegal only to mean a violation of the law. Be especially careful in labor management disputes - where one side often calls an action by the other side illegal. Usually it is a charge that a contract or rule - not a law - has been violated
Homicide without malice or premeditation
A unit of power - mostly associated with electricity. Electrical energy is measured in watt-hours (or kilowatt-hours or mega-watt hours). Do not use 'megawatts Per hours.' Abbrev.: W - kW - MW.
Saudi Aramco is acceptable on second reference. (Formerly the Arabian American Oil Co.)


3. teammate
Singular criteria is the plural
Always spell out and use figures and decimals NOT fractions
Teammate
A heavy - large-caliber shoulder firearm fired by means of a matchlock - a wheel lock - a flintlock or a percussion lock. Its ammunition is a musket ball


4. take out (v.) take out (n. and adj.)
To flow in a continuous stream
The measure of the size of a shotgun. Gauge is expressed in terms of the number Per pound of round lead balls with a diameter equal to the size of the barrel. The bigger the number - the smaller the shotgun. The forms: a 12-gauge shotgun - a .410-gau
Contain - include all - or embrace
Take out (v.) take out (n. and adj)


5. kibbutz
Proper name of some trains and buses
Acronym for improvised explosive device. IED is acceptable on second reference. Roadside bomb is preferable
Anemia - anemic
An Israeli collective settlement. The plural is kibbutzim


6. Talmud
To make sure or give confidence
When employed to indicate that something is in vogue - use quotation marks only if followed by a noun: It was the 'in' thing to do. Raccoon coats are in again.
The collection of writings that constitute the Jewish civil and religious law
Introduces two items; between him and her - between you and me


7. semiannual/biannual
Twice a year
Plural alumnae woman
If comprise or compose doesn't fit - sense of form or make up
Anemia - anemic


8. amidships
Anemia - anemic
Acceptable on first reference - but the story should contain a phrase identifying it as the former Russian secret police and intelligence agency. The initials stand for the Russian words meaning Committee for State Security
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Plural alumni man who attended a school


9. team

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10. kilowatt-hour
Add apostrophe s:p's and q's
Yep.
The amount of electrical energy consumed when 1000 watts are used for one hour. The abbreviation kwh is acceptable on second reference.
Tail wind


11. gender-neutral titles
Firefighter preferred over fireman or firewoman
Americorps
Spell out when standing alone; when with a city - town - village or military base abbreviate unless Alaska - Hawaii - Idaho -Iowa - Maine - Ohio - Texas and Utah.
Contain - include all - or embrace


12. Addresses
Exceptions may be made to the normal rules for abbreviations - as necessary to make material fit. But make any abbreviations as clear as possible
Acronym for improvised explosive device. IED is acceptable on second reference. Roadside bomb is preferable
Spell out and capitalize first through ninth use figures for others Ave. Blvd. St. only ones allowed to be abbreviated when numbered address is present. Do Not abbreviate compass points if number is omitted
Headquarters is in Seoul - South Korea


13. kilometer
Lowercase spell out numbers less than 10
The metric term for 1000 meters. (Abbrev.: km) A kilometer is equal to approximately 3 -281 feet - or five-eighths (0.62) of a mile. To convert to miles - multiply by 0.62 (5 kilometers x 0.62 equals 3.1 miles).
A handgun that can be a single shot or a semi-automatic. It is measured in calibers. The form: a .45-caliber revolver
Abbreviate St. in the names of saints - cities - and other places: St. Jude - St. Paul - Minn.; St. John's - Newfoundland; St. Lawrence Seaway


14. tabular matter
Take up (v.) takeup (n. and adj.)
A fundamental truth - law - doctrine or motivating force
USE WITH GREAT CARE specify source of allegation avoid redundant uses ex. accused her of allegedly
Exceptions may be made to the normal rules for abbreviations - as necessary to make material fit. But make any abbreviations as clear as possible


15. refute

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16. Keystone Kops
The city in Texas stands alone in datelines
It's = it is; its possessive form of neuter pronoun
Keystone Kops
One-fourth of an imperial gallon


17. Katmandu
Preferred spelling for the capital of Nepal
The metric term for 1000 grams. A kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds or 35 ounces. To convert to pounds - multiply by 2.2 (9 kilograms x 2.2 equals 19.8 pounds)
Capitalize teamster only if the intended meaning is that the individual is a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Chauffeurs - Warehousemen and Helpers of America
Not anchor or co-anchor


18. among
A handgun that can be a single shot or a semi-automatic. It is measured in calibers. The form: a .45-caliber revolver
A carriage-mounted cannon
See John F. Kennedy Space Center
Introduces more than two; must be objective ex. among us


19. shell
See pardon - parole - probation
Abbreviation for the Latin id est or that is and is always followed by a comma
See shot
The word applies to military or naval ammunition and to shotgun ammunition


20. satellite communications
Something cannot be partially demolished or destroyed
The following are some generally used technical terms dealing with satellite communications. -uplink: The transmission from the ground to the satellite -downlink: The transmission from the satellite to the ground. -footprint: The area on the ground i
Capitalize formal titles directly before a name; lowercase and spell out when they are not used with a person name or after a title
The amount of electrical energy consumed when 1000 watts are used for one hour. The abbreviation kwh is acceptable on second reference.


21. in

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22. Afterward/Forward/Toward
Is possessive
Tattletale
No s
Acceptable on first reference - but the story should contain a phrase identifying it as the former Russian secret police and intelligence agency. The initials stand for the Russian words meaning Committee for State Security


23. Tabasco
A trademark for a brand of hot pepper sauce
Tattletale
Firefighter preferred over fireman or firewoman
Means to guarantee


24. Ages
This acronym - drawn from the words American travel by track - may be used in all references to the National Railroad Passenger Corp. Do not use AMTRAK. The corporation was established by Congress in 1970 to take over intercity passenger operations f
Always use figures. Use hyphens for ages expressed as adjectives before a noun or substitute as a noun
A short - lightweight rifle - usually having a barrel length of less than 20 inches. The form: an M-3 carbine
Used to describe those who have entered the country illegally - it is the preferred term - rather than illegal alien or undocumented worker. Do not use the shortened term illegals


25. who's
Two Words.
Contraction for Who is NOT POSSESSIVE
Individual items;fewer than 10 applicants called. I had fewer than 50 $1 bills in my pocket
AM is acceptable in all references


26. titles
Headquarters is in Mississauga - Ontario
Equals 1000 hertz (1000 cycles Per second) - replacing kilocycles as the correct term in applications such as broadcast frequencies. Abbrev.: kHz.
Capitalize formal titles directly before a name; lowercase and spell out when they are not used with a person name or after a title
Describes money - do not capitalize - city where a seat of government is located


27. amplitude modulation
Named for Samuel Colt - it designates a make of weapon or ammunition developed for Colt handguns. The forms: a Colt .45-caliber revolver - .45 Colt ammunition
AM is acceptable in all references
Implausible
To exclude


28. impostor
Impostor
To make sure or give confidence
Takes singluar verb two people look at each other
A rifle that is capable of being fired in fully automatic and semi-automatic modes - at the user's option. Designed for - and used by - military forces. Also used by some law enforcement agencies. The form: an M16 assault rifle.


29. San Marino
Use alone in datelines on stories from the Republic of San Marino
Abbreviate Kan. in datelines or stories. Postal code: KS
Use it to mean one or the other - not both
No hyphen when it means not: inaccurate - insufferable Other uses without a hyphen: inbound - indoor - infield - infighting - inpatient A few combinations take a hyphen - however: in-depth - in-group - in-house - in-law Follow Webster's New World Col


30. take over (v.) takeover (n. and adj.)
Take over (v.) takeover (n. and adj)
Malicious - premeditated homicide; Do not describe as murder until person has been convicted
Don't use unless asked
Bulk or quantity; I had less than $50 in my pocket


31. a.m. - p.m.
LEARN SPELLING
Lowercase with periods avoid the redundant 10 a.m. this morning
Preferred with numerals
Don't use unless asked


32. either
This acronym - drawn from the words American travel by track - may be used in all references to the National Railroad Passenger Corp. Do not use AMTRAK. The corporation was established by Congress in 1970 to take over intercity passenger operations f
Use it to mean one or the other - not both
Malicious - premeditated homicide; Do not describe as murder until person has been convicted
No s


33. Idaho
But lowercase devil and satanic
Headquarters of this airline is in Tempe - Ariz.
Connotes success in argument and almost always implies an editorial judgement DON'T USE instead deny - dispute - rebut - or respond to
Do no abbreviate in datelines or stories. Postal code: ID


34. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.
A rifle that is capable of being fired in fully automatic and semi-automatic modes - at the user's option. Designed for - and used by - military forces. Also used by some law enforcement agencies. The form: an M16 assault rifle.
See AT&T Inc.
Sacrilegious
Trademark for an electronic control device or stun gun. (Acronym for Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle)


35. saint

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36. rifle
But lowercase devil and satanic
Headquarters is in Seoul - South Korea
A firearm designed or made to be fired from the shoulder and having a rifled bored. It uses bullets and cartridges for ammunition. Its size is measured in calibers. The form: a .22-caliber rifle
Is pronoun that is always a subject


37. 'in'

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38. Academic Degrees

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39. Salt Lake City
The collection of writings that constitute the Jewish civil and religious law
LEARN SPELLING
The city in Utah stands alone in datelines
Add apostrophe s:p's and q's


40. Defendant
Use alone in datelines on stories from the Republic of San Marino
The new term is kilohertz
Most significant word is made plural: daughters-in-law - assistant attorneys general - major generals
No e


41. pistol
Bulk or quantity; I had less than $50 in my pocket
A handgun that can be a single shot or a semi-automatic. It is measured in calibers. The form: a .45-caliber revolver
A cannon or other weapon designed for defense against air attack. The form: a 105 mm anti-aircraft gun.
The metric term for 1000 grams. A kilogram is equal to approximately 2.2 pounds or 35 ounces. To convert to pounds - multiply by 2.2 (9 kilograms x 2.2 equals 19.8 pounds)


42. over
Two Words.
Proper tenses for impel
Spatial relationships
Tape recording (n.) tape-record (v.)


43. less
Introduces two items; between him and her - between you and me
To exclude
Bulk or quantity; I had less than $50 in my pocket
Americorps


44. Teflon
Malicious - premeditated homicide; Do not describe as murder until person has been convicted
A trademark for a type of nonstick coating
Spell out and capitalize first through ninth use figures for others Ave. Blvd. St. only ones allowed to be abbreviated when numbered address is present. Do Not abbreviate compass points if number is omitted
Action word lay - laid - laying


45. sacrilegious
Equals 1000 hertz (1000 cycles Per second) - replacing kilocycles as the correct term in applications such as broadcast frequencies. Abbrev.: kHz.
Plural alumni man who attended a school
Sacrilegious
Their = possessive pronoun - there= adverb indicating direction - they're= contraction for they are


46. Taser

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47. Iberia
Only when person prefers to be known that way; use quotation marks for Brandon 'Scoop' Carter; commonly used nicknames can be replaced for first names
To introduce clauses Jim blocks the linebacker as he should
Headquarters of this airline is in Madrid - Spain
It's = it is; its possessive form of neuter pronoun


48. who
The following are some generally used technical terms dealing with satellite communications. -uplink: The transmission from the ground to the satellite -downlink: The transmission from the satellite to the ground. -footprint: The area on the ground i
Named for Samuel Colt - it designates a make of weapon or ammunition developed for Colt handguns. The forms: a Colt .45-caliber revolver - .45 Colt ammunition
In second reference: the America Exchange - Amex - or the exchange
Is pronoun that is always a subject


49. Anglican Communion
Acceptable as first reference for International Business Machines Corp. Headquarters is in Armonk - NY
The name for the worldwide association of the 22 national Anglican churches. Each national church is independent. A special position of honor is accorded to the archbishop of Canterbury - as the pre-eminent officer in the original Anglican body - the
Firefighter preferred over fireman or firewoman
USE WITH GREAT CARE specify source of allegation avoid redundant uses ex. accused her of allegedly


50. howitzer
Saboteur
See shot
Acceptable on first reference for intercontinental ballistic missile(s) - but the term should be defines in the body of a story. Avoid the redundant ICBM missiles
A cannon shorter than a gun of the same caliber employed to fire projectiles at relatively high angles at a target - such as opposing forces being a ridge. The form: a 105 mm howitzer