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 146 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Brew (Verb) | (of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop. |
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“there was more trouble brewing as the miners went on strike” |
| Dissidents (Noun) | a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. |
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“a dissident who had been jailed by a military regime” |
| Legitimate (Adjective) | conforming to the law or to rules |
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“his claims to legitimate authority” |
| Truce (Noun) | an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a certain time |
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“the guerrillas called a three-day truce” |
| Dubious (Adjective) | hesitating or doubting |
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“I was rather dubious about the whole idea” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Conform (Verb) | comply with rules, standards, or laws. |
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“the kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations” |
| Destabilise (Verb) | upset the stability of (a region or system); cause unrest or instability in. |
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“the accused were charged with conspiracy to destabilize the country” |
| Credibility (Noun) | the quality of being trusted and believed in. |
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”the government’s loss of credibility” |
| Diatribe (Noun) | a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. |
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“a diatribe against consumerism” |
| Sedition (Noun) | the stirring up of discontent, resistance, or rebellion against the government in power |
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It is a defence against sedition and socialism. |
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