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 130 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Unambiguously (Adverb) | In a manner that is not open to more than one interpretation. |
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“She answered questions clearly and unambiguously” |
| Proclaim (Verb) | Indicate clearly. |
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“The government’s chief scientific adviser proclaimed that the epidemic was under control” |
| Interlocutors (Noun) | A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. |
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The government led by Mr. Modi and his key interlocutors on trade, including the new External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, have sent a strong message |
| Duress (Noun) | Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement. |
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“Their confessions were extracted under duress” |
| Conciliatory (Adjective) | Intended or likely to placate or pacify. |
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“A conciliatory approach” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Grapple (Verb) | Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle. |
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“Passers-by grappled with the man after the knife attack” |
| Foresight (Noun) | The ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future. |
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“He had the foresight to check that his escape route was clear” |
| Appalling (Adjective) | Cusing shock or dismay; horrific. |
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The cat suffered appalling injuries during the attack” |
| Grave (Noun) | A hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body, typically marked by a stone or mound. |
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“the coffin was lowered into the grave” |
| Seizure (Noun) | The action of capturing someone or something using force. |
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“The seizure of the Assembly building” |
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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 | |||
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SP Quiz
| Competitive Exams - Practice Sets | |
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| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Time and Work |
| Quant Aptitude | Profit and Loss |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | Important Indian Leaders 2018 |
| Indian Famous Temples | |
| Revolutions in India | |
| GK - World | United Nations Member States |
| Countries and Parliaments | |
| Presidential Residence | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Banking Finance Glossary |
| International Financial Institutions | First Banking Finance People |