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 135 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Restraint (Noun) | Unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behaviour; self-control. |
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“he urged the protestors to exercise restraint” |
| Escalating (Adjective) | Increasing rapidly. |
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“The escalating cost of healthcare” |
| Vibrant (Adjective) | Full of energy and life. |
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“A vibrant cosmopolitan city” |
| Tactic (Noun) | An action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. |
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“The minority attempted to control the Council by a delaying tactic” |
| Brink (Noun) | A point at which something, typically something unwelcome, is about to happen; the verge. |
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“The country was on the brink of a constitutional crisis” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrichment (Noun) | The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something. |
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“Enrichment of the soil for more plant growth” |
| Stranglehold (Noun) | A grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation if held for long enough. |
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“In France, supermarkets have less of a stranglehold on food supplies” |
| Recalibration (Verb) | Calibrate (something) again or differently. |
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“The sensors had to be recalibrated” |
| Strait (Noun) | A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. |
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“The economy is in dire straits” |
| Provocations (Noun) | Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. |
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“You should remain calm and not respond to provocation” |
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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 | |
|---|---|
| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Simple Interest |
| Quant Aptitude | Data Interpretation |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | National Highways |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India | |
| Indian River Projects | |
| GK - World | ICC World Cup 2019 Quiz |
| International Stadiums | |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Indian Financial Institutions |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| Insurance Domain Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Payment Banks – India |
| Credit card – Debit card – Smart card | Priority Sector Lending |