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 128 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prominent (Adjective) | Important; famous |
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She was a prominent member of the city council |
| Spate (Noun) | A large number of similar things coming in quick succession |
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A spate of attacks on holidaymakers |
| Ambiguous (Adjective) | Not clear or decided |
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The election result was ambiguous |
| Viable (Adjective) | Capable of working successfully; feasible |
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The proposed investment was economically viable |
| Devastating (Adjective) | Highly destructive or damaging |
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A devastating cyclone |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evasive (Adjective) | Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly |
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She was evasive about her phone number |
| Condone (Verb) | Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive) |
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The college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs |
| Entrant (Noun) | A person or group that enters or takes part in something |
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The prize will be awarded to the entrant who wins the tiebreak |
| Susceptible (Adjective) | Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing |
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Patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection |
| Self-indulgent (Adjective) | Characterized by doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness |
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A self-indulgent extra hour of sleep |
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| Category | Notification | ||
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GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | Indian Government Schemes Brand Ambassadors 2018 |
| Indian Autobiographies | |
| Chief Justice of India | |
| GK - World | Deserts of the World |
| World Largest Lakes | |
| World Largest Peninsulas | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Australia Countries Capitals Currencies |
| Europe Countries Capitals Currencies | South America Countries Capitals Currencies |