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 141 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Scrutiny (noun) | critical observation or examination |
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“every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny” |
| Redemption (noun) | the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil |
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“God’s plans for the redemption of his world” |
| Redeem (verb) | compensate for the faults or bad aspects of |
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“a disappointing debate redeemed only by an outstanding speech” |
| Modicum (noun) | a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable. |
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“his statement had a modicum of truth” |
| Hinder (verb) | make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen |
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“language barriers hindered communication between scientists” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple (noun) | a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it |
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“he dived into the pool leaving barely a ripple” |
| Substantive (adjective) | having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable |
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“there is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs” |
| Cordial (adjective) | warm and friendly. |
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“the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed” |
| Fugitives (noun) | a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding. |
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“fugitives from justice” |
| Detracted (verb) | diminish the worth or value of (a quality or achievement). |
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“these quibbles in no way detract from her achievement” |
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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 | Educational Qualifications of Telangana MLAs 2019 |
| Indian Constitution Age cum Tenures | |
| Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 | |
| GK - World | World Major Airlines |
| North America Countries Capitals Currencies | |
| Global Innovation Index 2019 | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Computer Abbreviations |
| Computer Aptitude Abbreviations | |
| Indian Government Policies Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Health Insurance In India |
| Indian Insurance Repository | Indian Top Insurance Companies |