You heard “majority” in the news.

A majority is more than half of a group or its members.

For example: A majority of the class chose the blue poster.

Here, a majority means more than half of the students.

You heard “skeptical” in the news.

Skeptical means not easily convinced that something is true.

For example: I was skeptical about the online offer.

The speaker did not fully trust or believe the offer.

You heard “privacy” in the news.

Privacy is the right or ability to keep personal matters to yourself.

For example: Please respect my privacy when I make a phone call.

The speaker asks others not to listen to or interrupt a personal call.