Introduction
A Newspaper is a printed or online publication that provides readers with news and articles i.e. the current affairs of a country and the world. Current Affairs play a prominent role in several government related recruitment exams in India. To better understand the current state of affairs, a candidate should acquire rich vocabulary primarily used by editors and publications of newspaper articles and editorials. SPLessons has made an effort to provide a comprehensive list of commonly used words in newspaper articles and editorials. Current Affairs Vocabulary Day 101 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Impervious (Adjective) | Not allowing fluid to pass through |
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An impervious layer of basaltic clay |
| Perhaps (Adverb) | Used to express uncertainty or possibility |
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Perhaps I should have been frank with him |
| Stark (Adjective) | Severe or bare in appearance or outline |
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The ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky |
| Devise (Verb) | Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought |
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A training programme should be devised |
| Homily (Noun) | A religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction |
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She delivered her homily about the need for patience |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Propensity (Noun) | An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way |
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His propensity for violence |
| Remorse (Noun) | Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed |
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They were filled with remorse and shame |
| Egregious (Adjective) | Outstandingly bad; shocking |
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Egregious abuses of copyright |
| Crumble (Verb) | Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration |
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The plaster started to crumble |
| Pulpit (Noun) | A raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon |
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Many ministers delivered political guidance from their pulpits |
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