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 114 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Dismal (adjective) | Causing a mood of gloom or depression. |
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“The dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening” |
| Persuaded (verb) | Induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument |
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“It wasn’t easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing” |
| Devoid (adjective) | Entirely lacking or free from. |
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“Lisa kept her voice devoid of emotion” |
| Coherent (adjective) | (Of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent. |
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“They failed to develop a coherent economic strategy” |
| Invoked (verb) | Call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration. |
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"the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Hark (verb) | Listen |
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“just hark at you, speaking all lah-de-dah!” |
| Unflinchingly (adjective) | Not flinching or shrinking |
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However, now in 2019, facing its toughest crisis, the Congress must address the question unflinchingly, and in depth, if it is to refresh itself as a political force. |
| Symptomatic (adjective) | Serving as a symptom or sign, especially of something undesirable. |
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“These difficulties are symptomatic of fundamental problems” |
| Appeal (verb) | Make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request |
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“Police are appealing for information about the incident” |
| Disenchantment (noun) | A feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment. |
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“Their growing disenchantment with the leadership” |
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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 | Ratios and Proportions |
| Quant Aptitude | Speed and Time |
| Insurance Awareness | Puzzles |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Nobel Prize Winners List |
| May 2019 Awards And Honors | |
| International Organizations Headquarters – IGO & INGO | |
| GK - India | Niti Aayog Objectives for India 2022- 2023 |
| Various Indian Price Indices | |
| Inflation Types | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Insurance Domain Abbreviations |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| Finance Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Banking Sector Risks |
| Bank Accounts Types | Indian Bank Account Types |