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 110 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Rapporteurs (noun) | a person who is appointed by an organization to report on the proceedings of its meetings |
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“the UN rapporteur” |
| prejudices (noun) | preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. |
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“English prejudice against foreigners” |
| sovereignty (noun) | supreme power or authority. |
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“the sovereignty of Parliament” |
| invasive (adjective) | tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully. |
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“patients suffering from invasive cancer” |
| quell (verb) | put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. |
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“extra police were called to quell the disturbance” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| disengaged (adjective) | emotionally detached. |
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“the students were oddly disengaged, as if they didn’t believe they could control their lives” |
| brutality (noun) | savage physical violence; great cruelty. |
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“brutality against civilians” |
| vulnerable (adjective) | exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
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“we were in a vulnerable position” |
| exuberance (noun) | the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience. |
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“a sense of youthful exuberance” |
| uncertainties (noun) | the state of being uncertain. |
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“times of uncertainty and danger” |
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Exams
| Competitive Exams - College Entrance Exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Notification | ||
| Diploma | NITC New Delhi | Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | WBJEE JECA | ||
| Click Here For – All India Entrance Exam Notifications | |||
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SP Quiz
| Competitive Exams - Practice Sets | |
|---|---|
| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Profit and Loss |
| Reasoning Ability | Spotting Errors |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Agricultural Commodities Largest Producers |
| International Borders | |
| World Superlatives | |
| GK - India | YONO SBI 20 Under Twenty Awards |
| Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award | |
| GK - Abbreviations | International Organizations Abbreviations |
| Indian Financial Institutions | |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Banking Important Terms |
| Shares and Debentures | |