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 18 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Acclaim (Noun) | Public approval and praise |
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Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well. |
| Affluent (Adjective) | Having a lot of money or owning a lot of things |
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We live in an affluent neighborhood. |
| Diminish (Verb) | To reduce or be reduced in size or importance |
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These memories will not be diminished by time. |
| Elite (Adjective) | The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society |
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His research ought to have secured him a place in academia's elite. |
| Exacerbate (Verb) | To Make worse or increase the severity of |
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The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Exhilarating (Adjective) | Invigorating, Stimulating, or Exciting |
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The Music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating. |
| Geriatric (Adjective) | Relating to old age |
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I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer. |
| Overlook (Verb) | To fail to notice or consider something or someone |
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I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. |
| Sham (Adjective) | Something that is a counterfeit |
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They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham. |
| Supplement (Noun) | Functioning in a supporting capacity |
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The doctor said she should be taking vitamin supplements. |