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 139 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Substantially (adverb) | to a great or significant extent. |
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“profits grew substantially” |
| Bedeviling (verb) | (of a person) torment or harass. |
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“he bedevilled them with petty practical jokes” |
| Emphatic (adjective) | expressing something forcibly and clearly. |
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“the children were emphatic that they would like to repeat the experience” |
| Envisage (verb) | contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event. |
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“the Rome Treaty envisaged free movement across frontiers” |
| Ubiquitous (adjective) | present, appearing, or found everywhere. |
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“his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Plethora (noun) | a large or excessive amount of something. |
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“a plethora of committees and subcommittees” |
| Expedite (verb) | make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. |
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“he promised to expedite economic reforms” |
| Granular (adjective) | resembling or consisting of small grains or particles. |
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“a granular database” |
| Unanimous (adjective) | (of an opinion, decision, or vote) held or carried by everyone involved. |
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“this requires the unanimous approval of all member states” |
| Hurdle (noun) | a problem or difficulty that must be overcome. |
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“many would like to emigrate to the United States, but face formidable hurdles” |
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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 | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | Political Parties Leaders |
| Cabinet Ministers India 2018 | |
| Constituent Assembly | |
| GK - World | Multinational Companies Headquarters |
| Multinational Companies CEOs | |
| World Major Airlines | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Banking Sector Risks |
| Banking Channels | National Housing Bank |