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 121 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Defuse (Verb) | Remove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding. |
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“explosives specialists tried to defuse the grenade” |
| Embarking (Verb) | Begin (a course of action). |
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“She embarked on a new career” |
| Barring (Preposition) | Except for; if not for. |
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“Barring accidents, we should win” |
| Unveiled (Verb) | Remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony. |
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“The Home Secretary has unveiled plans to crack down on crime” |
| Outcry (Noun) | An exclamation or shout. |
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“An outcry of spontaneous passion” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Averse (Adjective) | having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. |
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“As a former CIA director, he is not averse to secrecy” |
| Gist (Noun) | The substance or general meaning of a speech or text. |
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“it was hard to get the gist of Pedro’s talk” |
| Conciliatory (Adjective) | Intended or likely to placate or pacify. |
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“a conciliatory approach” |
| Primacy (Noun) | The fact of being pre-eminent or most important. |
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“London’s primacy as a financial centre” |
| Ascent (Noun) | A climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill. |
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“The first ascent of the Matterhorn” |
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