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 172 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Deliberate (Adjective) | careful and unhurried. |
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“a conscientious and deliberate worker” |
| Consensus (Noun) | a general agreement. |
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“there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed” |
| Exhortation (Noun) | an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something. |
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“exhortations to consumers to switch off electrical appliances” |
| Stipulations (Noun) | a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement |
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“they donated their collection of prints with the stipulation that they never be publicly exhibited” |
| Augur (Verb) | portend a good or bad outcome. |
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“the end of the cold war seemed to augur well” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Tenuous (Adjective) | very weak or slight. |
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“the tenuous link between interest rates and investment” |
| Propping (Verb) | support or keep in position. |
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“she propped her chin in the palm of her right hand” |
| Blockading (Verb) | seal off (a place) to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. |
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”the authorities blockaded roads in and out of the capital” |
| Staunchly (Adverb) | very loyal and committed in attitude. |
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“the Government staunchly defended the project” |
| Ousted (Verb) | drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place |
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throw out |
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