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 112 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Definitive (adjective) | (of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority. |
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“a definitive decision” |
| Inflection (noun) | a change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender. |
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“she spoke slowly and without inflection” |
| Catapulted (verb) | hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult. |
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“the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road” |
| Relegating (verb) | assign an inferior rank or position to |
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“they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role” |
| Endorsement (noun) | the action of endorsing someone or something. |
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“the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imprint (verb) | impress or stamp (a mark or outline) on a surface. |
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“tyre marks were imprinted in the snow” |
| Distinctive (adjective) | characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others. |
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“juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour” |
| Sweep (verb) | clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter./ move swiftly and smoothly. |
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“a large black car swept past the open windows” |
| Outlive (verb) | (of a person) live longer than (another person). |
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“the organization had largely outlived its usefulness” |
| Creed (noun) | a system of religious belief; a faith. |
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“people of many creeds and cultures” |
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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 | |||
Daily CA
Job-Alerts
SP Quiz
| Competitive Exams - Practice Sets | |
|---|---|
| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Current Affairs |
| Reasoning Ability | Spotting Errors |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Highest Civilian Awards |
| Oscar Awards 2019 | |
| Grammy Awards 2019 | |
| GK - India | Union Budget 2019 Highlights9 |
| Information Technology | |
| Union Budget 2019 – Interim Budget | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Indian Government Policies Abbreviations |
| Education Abbreviations | |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Banking Codes |
| Indian Public Sector Banks | |