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 169 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Throttling (Verb) | attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them. |
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“she was sorely tempted to throttle him” |
| Annulling (Verb) | declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result) |
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the elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests” |
| Clampdown (Noun) | a concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something |
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“a clampdown on crime” |
| Muzzling (Verb) | : prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely. |
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“opposition leaders accused him of muzzling the news media |
| Flurry (Noun) | a number of things arriving or happening suddenly and during the same period. |
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“a flurry of editorials hostile to the government” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benign (Adjective) | : gentle and kind |
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“his benign but firm manner” |
| Turbulence (Noun) | a state of conflict or confusio |
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“political turbulence” |
| Suffice (Verb) | be enough or adequate. |
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“a quick look should suffice |
| Vain (Adjective) | having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth. |
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“their flattery made him vain” |
| Aversion (Noun) | : a strong dislike or disinclination |
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“they made plain their aversion to the use of force” |
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