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 13 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Brickbat (Noun) | An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another’s feelings |
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The candidates were reduced to hurling brickbats at each other. |
| Daft (Adjective) | Silly; Foolish |
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We were shocked that Diana was so daft to believe John’s tale. |
| Heft (Verb) | Lift or Carry (something heavy). |
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Reluctantly, she hefted herself up and picked up the phone. |
| Meddle (Verb) | Interfere in something that is not one’s concern. |
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Please stop meddling in your sister’s life, even though you mean well. |
| Overture (Noun) | An introduction to something more substantial. |
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He spent more time with the orchestra, with the overture in the beginning of the show than the whole block of the show. |
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| Smug (Adjective) | Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements. |
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Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds. |
| Stash (Noun) | A store or supply of something, typically one that is kept hidden or secret. |
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He looks around for a place to stash the dough and start a new identity. |
| Steer (Verb) | Guide the movement or course of |
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I held back a smile at his obvious attempt to steer me back on course. |
| Superannuated (Adjective) | Outdated or Obsolete through age or new developments |
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The information on my website was superannuated and needed updating. |
| Treason (Noun) | The action of betraying someone or something. |
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Reading a friend’s diary without permission would have to be regarded as the ultimate act of personal treason. |