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 118 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Reeling (Verb) | Wind something on to a reel by turning the reel. |
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“He punched Connolly in the ear, sending him reeling” |
| Obligations (Noun) | An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment. |
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“I have an obligation to look after her” |
| Undeniably (Adverb) | unable to be denied or disputed. |
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“It is an undeniable fact that some dogs are easier to train than others” |
| Tremendous (Adjective) | Very great in amount, scale, or intensity. |
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“Penny put in a tremendous amount of time” |
| Pervasive (Adjective) | (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. |
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“Ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Persistent (Adjective) | continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. |
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“Persistent rain will affect many areas” |
| Sobering (Adjective) | Tending to make one thoughtful or sober |
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“A sobering thought” |
| Irrevocably (Adverb) | In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered. |
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“my life changed irrevocably in an instant” |
| Uninhabitable (Adjective) | (of a place) Unsuitable for living in. |
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“The house had been declared uninhabitable” |
| Ratified (Verb) | Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid. |
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“Both countries were due to ratify the treaty by the end of the year” |
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Study Guide
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 | Permutation and combination |
| Quant Aptitude | Insurance Awareness |
| Insurance Awareness | Spotting Errors |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | National International Significant Dates |
| World Sobriquets | |
| Countries Independence Day | |
| GK - India | Indian Sobriquets |
| Indian Famous Sites | |
| Indian States Capitals Languages | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | KYC Know Your Customer |
| Bank Schemes – Apps | Banking History – Key Points |