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 111 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| penetrate (verb) | go into or through (something), especially with force or effort. |
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“the shrapnel had penetrated his head” |
| obstructed (verb) | block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of. |
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“she was obstructing the entrance” |
| susceptible (adjective) | likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing. |
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“patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection” |
| scatter (verb) | throw in various random directions. |
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“the roar made the dogs scatter” |
| haze (noun) | a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles. |
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“the cold air has no pollution and very little haze” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| aperture (noun) | an opening, hole, or gap. |
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“the bell ropes passed through apertures in the ceiling” |
| indigenous (adjective) | originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. |
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“the indigenous peoples of Siberia” |
| surveillance (noun) | close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal. |
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“he found himself put under surveillance by British military intelligence” |
| solicit (verb) | ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone. |
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“he called a meeting to solicit their views” |
| dissent (noun) | the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held. |
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“there was no dissent from this view” |
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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 | Permutation and Combination |
| Reasoning Ability | Spotting Errors |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Pulitzer Prizes 2019 Winners |
| Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2018 | |
| Highest Civilian Awards | |
| GK - India | NIRF Rankings 2019 |
| Awards and Fields | |
| Indian Republic Day Chief Guests | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Computer Abbreviations |
| Computer Aptitude Abbreviations | |
| Indian Government Policies Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Capital Market in India |
| Reports and Indices | |