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 122 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Sweeping (Adjective) | Extending or performed in a long, continuous curve. |
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“Sweeping, desolate moorlands” |
| Wrested (Verb) | Forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp. |
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“Leila tried to wrest her arm from his hold” |
| Aggregate (Noun) | A whole formed by combining several separate elements. |
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“The specimen is an aggregate of rock and mineral fragments” |
| Hatchet (Noun) | A small axe with a short handle for use in one hand. |
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The minimum guest age is 21—which makes sense because people are literally drinking beer and throwing hatchets around. |
| Cabals (Noun) | A secret political clique or faction. |
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“a cabal of dissidents” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Profiteering (Verb) | Make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit, especially illegally. |
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“seven food merchants were charged with profiteering” |
| Degeneration (Noun) | The state or process of being or becoming degenerate; decline or deterioration. |
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“Overgrazing has caused serious degeneration of grassland” |
| Glaring (Adjective) | Giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light. |
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“The glaring sun” |
| Churn (Verb) | (with reference to liquid) Move or cause to move about vigorously. |
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“The seas churned” |
| Undignified (Adjective) | Appearing foolish and unseemly; lacking in dignity. |
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“An undignified exit” |
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GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Important Battles – World History |
| Largest Hindu Temples | |
| Different Countries Republic Days | |
| GK - India | Indian High Courts |
| Indian Rivers | |
| Early Vedic Period – Ancient India Dynasties | |
| GK - Abbreviations | International Organizations Abbreviations |
| Computer Aptitude Abbreviations | |
| Indian Government Policies Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Important Committees – Banking Sector |
| Monetary Policy Committee | Indian Banks Association |