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 178 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Cryptic (Adjective) | having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure |
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“he found his boss’s utterances too cryptic” |
| Deport (Verb) | expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime. |
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“he was deported for violation of immigration laws” |
| Abjectly (Adverb) | With great shame, desperately |
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Not only did the footballers perform abjectly, but their attitude was all wrong |
| Allay (Verb) | diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). |
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“the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears” |
| Deflect (Verb) | cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course. |
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“the bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceili |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Ascertain (Verb) | find (something) out for certain; make sure of. |
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an attempt to ascertain the cause of the a |
| Substantive (Adjective) | Sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention |
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This concept is manifested in two substantive requirements for the specification and claims. |
| Articulated (Adjective) | having two or more sections connected by a flexible joint. |
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”an articulated lorry” |
| Rendered (Adjective) | To have designed with a new shape or form |
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The second question, of course, was rendered questionable by quantum mechanics. |
| Fleeing (Verb) | run away from a place or situation of danger. |
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“he was forced to flee the country” |
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