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 174 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Ambiguity (Noun) | the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness |
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“we can detect no ambiguity in this section of the Act” |
| Deterrence (Noun) | the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. |
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“nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression” |
| Punitive (Adjective) | inflicting or intended as punishment. |
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“he called for punitive measures against the Eastern bloc” |
| Paranoia (Noun) | a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically worked into an organized system. |
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“mild paranoia afflicts all prime ministers” |
| Enigmatic (Adjective) | difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. |
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“he took the money with an enigmatic smile” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Regimen (Noun) | a prescribed course of medical treatment, diet, or exercise for the promotion or restoration of health. |
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“a regimen of one or two injections per day” |
| Efficacy (Noun) | the ability to produce a desired or intended result. |
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“there is little information on the efficacy of this treatment” |
| Adherence (Noun) | the quality or process of sticking fast to an object or surface. |
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“observing the adherence of the seeds to clothing prompted the development of Velcro” |
| Potent (Adjective) | having great power, influence, or effect |
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“thrones were potent symbols of authority” |
| Viable (Adjective) | capable of working successfully; feasible. |
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“the proposed investment was economically viable” |
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