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 133 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Hinge (Noun) | A movable joint or mechanism on which a door, gate, or lid swings as it opens and closes or which connects linked objects. |
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“The ironing board was set into the wall and hinged at the bottom” |
| Stance (Noun) | The way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person’s posture. |
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“She altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg” |
| Hinted (Verb) | Suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly |
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“The Minister hinted at a possible change of heart” |
| Unconventional (Adjective) | Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed. |
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“His unconventional approach to life” |
| Aggressively (Adjective) | Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression. |
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“He’s very uncooperative and aggressive” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Synchronizing (Verb) | Cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate. |
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“Soldiers used watches to synchronize movements” |
| Stint (Verb) | Supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something). |
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“Stowage room hasn’t been stinted” |
| Curbing (Verb) | Restrain or keep in check. |
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“She promised she would curb her temper” |
| Impediments (Noun) | A hindrance or obstruction in doing something. |
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“A serious impediment to scientific progress” |
| Feasibility (Noun) | The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done. |
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“The feasibility of screening athletes for cardiac disease” |
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Exams
| Competitive Exams - College Entrance Exams | |||
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| 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 | Mensuration |
| 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 | Indian Lakes |
| Indian National Parks | |
| Indian Cities on River Banks | |
| GK - World | National Sport |
| Tennis Grand Slam Winners 2017 | |
| Asian Games | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Indian Financial Institutions |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| Insurance Domain Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Financial Organizations – India |
| Non – Banking Financial Companies – India | Indradhanush Strategy to Revamp PSU Banks |