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 102 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Alliance (Noun) | A relationship based on similarity of interests, nature, or qualities |
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An alliance between medicine and morality |
| Rival (Noun) | A person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field of activity |
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He has no serious rival for the job |
| Antipathy (Noun) | A deep-seated feeling of aversion |
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His fundamental antipathy to capitalism |
| Coalition (Noun) | A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government |
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A coalition between Liberals and Conservatives |
| Abstain (Verb) | Formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion |
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Forty-one voted with the Opposition, and some sixty more abstained |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Unequivocal (Adjective) | Leaving no doubt; unambiguous |
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An unequivocal answer |
| Antithetical (Adjective) | Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible |
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People whose religious beliefs are antithetical to mine |
| Despite (Preposition) | Without being affected by; in spite of. |
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He remains a great leader despite age and infirmity |
| Resilience (Noun) | The ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity |
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Nylon is excellent in wearability, abrasion resistance and resilience |
| Delineate (Verb) | Describe or portray (something) precisely |
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The law should delineate and prohibit behaviour which is socially abhorrent |
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