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 136 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Whittled (verb) | carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. |
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“he was sitting at the tent door, whittling a piece of wood with a knife” |
| Flamboyant (adjective) | (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. |
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“the band’s flamboyant lead singer” |
| Erroneously (adjective) | wrong; incorrect. |
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“employers sometimes make erroneous assumptions” |
| Xenophobic (adjective) | having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. |
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“xenophobic attitudes” |
| Contentious (adjective) | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. |
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“the socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stipulates (verb) | demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement. |
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“he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage” |
| Suspicion (noun) | a feeling or thought that something is possible, likely, or true. |
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“she had a sneaking suspicion that he was laughing at her” |
| Castigated (verb) | reprimand (someone) severely |
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“he was castigated for not setting a good example” |
| Accrual (noun) | the accumulation or increase of something over time, especially payments or benefits. |
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“all debts must be frozen with no further accrual of interest” |
| Vibrant (adjective) | full of energy and life. |
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“a vibrant cosmopolitan city” |
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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 | |||
Daily CA
Job-Alerts
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 | Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2019 |
| Padma Awards 2019 | |
| Union Budget 2019 Highlights | |
| GK - World | World Longest Train Services |
| World News Agencies | |
| North America Countries Capitals Currencies/a> | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | The Budget Effect On Income Tax |
| World Stock Exchange | Asian Countries Capitals Currencies |