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 148 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Persecution (Noun) | hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs; oppression. |
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“her family fled religious persecution” |
| Substantial (Adjective) | of considerable importance, size, or worth. |
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“a substantial amount of cash” |
| Deportation (Noun) | the action of deporting a foreigner from a country |
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“asylum seekers facing deportation” |
| Perverse (Adjective) | showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable. |
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“Kate’s perverse decision not to cooperate held good” |
| Strident (Adjective) | presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way |
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“public pronouncements on the crisis became less strident” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Besmirch (Verb) | damage (someone’s reputation) |
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“he had besmirched the good name of his family” |
| Requisite (Adjective) | made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations |
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“the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid” |
| Influx (Noun) | an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things |
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”a massive influx of tourists” |
| Consensus (Noun) | a general agreement. |
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“there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed” |
| Asylum (Noun) | the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee. |
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“she applied for asylum and was granted refugee status” |
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| Competitive Exams - College Entrance Exams | |||
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| Category | Notification | ||
| Diploma | NITC New Delhi | Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | WBJEE JECA | ||
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| Category | Quiz |
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GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | Chief Ministers of Indian States |
| Preamble of Indian Constitution | |
| Andhra Pradesh Cabinet 2019 | |
| GK - World | Ramon Magsaysay Awards 2018 |
| Miss Earth Titleholders | |
| Miss Universe Titleholders | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Sports Abbreviations |
| International Organizations Abbreviations | |
| Banking Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Indian Banking History Highlights |
| Payments Bank | Banking Mobile Apps |