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 182 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Contingency (Noun) | a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. |
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“a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies” |
| 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” |
| Squirrelling (Verb) | hide money or something of value in a safe place. |
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“the money was squirrelled away in foreign bank accounts” |
| Prudent (Adjective) | acting with or showing care and thought for the future |
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“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose” |
| Undershooting (Verb) | fall short of (a point or target) |
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“the figure undershot the government’s original estimate” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Stasis (Noun) | a period or state of inactivity or equilibrium |
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“long periods of stasis” |
| Ascension (Noun) | the action of rising to an important position or a higher level. |
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“his ascension to the presidency” |
| Turncoats (Noun) | a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one. |
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“they denounced him as a turncoat” |
| Utterances (Noun) | a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound. |
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“he whispered, as if to lend his utterances an added confidentiality” |
| Preponderance (Noun) | the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance. |
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“the preponderance of women among older people” |
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