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 116 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Divisive (adjective) | Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people. |
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“The highly divisive issue of abortion” |
| Agonise (verb) | Undergo great mental anguish through worrying about something. |
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“I didn’t agonize over the problem” |
| Introspection (noun) | The examination or observation of one’s own mental and emotional processes. |
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“Quiet introspection can be extremely valuable” |
| Remorse (noun) | Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed. |
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“They were filled with remorse and shame” |
| Mobilization (noun) | The action of making something movable or capable of movement. |
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“Mobilization of the shoulder can be resumed within 10 days following injury” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Recurring (adjective) | Occurring again periodically or repeatedly. |
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“Gratitude is a recurring theme in the book” |
| Condoning (verb) | Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive). |
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“The college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs” |
| Embellish (verb) | Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features. |
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“Blue silk embellished with golden embroidery” |
| Tenacity (noun) | The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip. |
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“The sheer tenacity of the limpet” |
| Slackening (verb) | Make or become slack |
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“He slackened his grip” |
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| Category | Notification | ||
| Diploma | NITC New Delhi | Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | WBJEE JECA | ||
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GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Multinational Companies CEOs |
| World Major Airlines | |
| Important Newspapers | |
| GK - India | Indian Index Rankings |
| Economic Survey Highlights 2018-2019 | |
| ICAR | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Finance Abbreviations |
| Indian Railways Acronyms | |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | National Housing Bank |
| First Banks in India | Stock Broking – SEBI Entities |