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 106 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Peter (Verb) | Decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end |
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The storm had petered out |
| Slump (Verb) | Undergo a sudden severe or prolonged fall in price, value, or amount |
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Land prices slumped |
| Drought (Noun) | A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water |
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The cause of Europe’s recent droughts |
| Belie (Verb) | (Of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something) |
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His lively, alert manner belied his years |
| Contend (Verb) | Struggle to surmount (a difficulty) |
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She had to contend with his uncertain temper |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revival (Noun) | An improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something |
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A revival in the fortunes of the party |
| Robust (Adjective) | Strong and healthy; vigorous |
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The Caplanfamily are a robust lot |
| Transition (Noun) | The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another |
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Students in transition from one programme to another |
| Predecessor (Noun) | A person who held a job or office before the current holder |
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The new President’s foreign policy is very similar to that of his predecessor |
| Daunting (Adjective) | Seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating |
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A daunting task |
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