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 195 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| 1. Zeal (Noun) | great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. |
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“his zeal for privatization” |
| 2. Cognisance (Noun) | knowledge or awareness. |
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“the Renaissance cognisance of Greece was limited” |
| 3. Hurling (Verb) | throw or impel (someone or something) with great force. |
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“rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen” |
| 4. Restraining (Verb) | prevent (someon e or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits. |
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“the need to restrain public expenditure” |
| 5. Menace (Noun) | a threatening quality or atmosphere. |
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“he spoke the words with a hint of menace” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| 6. Pervasive (Adjective) | spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people |
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“ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society” |
| 7. Hapless (Adjective) | (especially of a person) unfortunate. |
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“the hapless victims of the disaster” |
| 8. Ramshackle (Adjective) | in a state of severe disrepair. |
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”a ramshackle cottage” |
| 9. Hues (Noun) | character or aspect. |
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“men of all political hues submerged their feuds” |
| 10. Recalcitrant (Adjective) | having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. |
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“a class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds” |
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