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 123 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Scholastic (Adjective) | Of or concerning schools and education / relating to medieval scholasticism. |
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“Walter’s scholastic achievements” |
| Slumber (Verb) | Sleep |
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“Sleeping Beauty slumbered in her forest castle” |
| Accommodative (Adjective) | Willing to fit in with someone’s wishes or needs. |
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“She was understanding, patient, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems” |
| Cumulative (Adjective) | Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions. |
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“the cumulative effect of two years of drought” |
| Fiscal (Adjective) | Relating to government revenue, especially taxes. |
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“Monetary and fiscal policy” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Tremendous (Adjective) | Very great in amount, scale, or intensity |
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“Penny put in a tremendous amount of time” |
| Onus (Noun) | Something that is one’s duty or responsibility. |
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"The onus is on you to show that you have suffered loss” |
| Toppled (Verb) | Overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall. |
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“She toppled over when I touched her” |
| Prolonged (Adjective) | Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. |
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“The region suffered a prolonged drought” |
| Notorious (Adjective) | Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. |
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“Los Angeles is notorious for its smog” |
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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 | Mensuration |
| Quant Aptitude | Spotting Errors |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | Famous Personalities Autobiography |
| Women Leaders | |
| Important Books Authors | |
| GK - India | Indian Thermal Power Plants |
| Indian Monuments | |
| Telangana Facts | |
| GK - Abbreviations | International Organizations Abbreviations |
| Computer Aptitude Abbreviations | |
| Indian Government Policies Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Nationalization of Banks – Nationalized Banks |
| Non Performing Assets – Sarfaesi Act | Negotiable Instruments |