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 20 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Backlash (Noun) | A strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development. |
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The president received backlash from thousands of people who disagreed with his Twitter statements. |
| Duress (Noun) | Threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement. |
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I think Harry was under duress when she signed the agreement; he never would have voluntarily accepted those conditions. |
| Gnaw (Verb) | Cause persistent distress or anxiety. |
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Maybe you choose to seethe silently about something, letting it gnaw away at you. |
| Lunacy (Noun) | A foolish act or idea |
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With bizarre behavior from the loud singing woman, the neighbors realized the lunacy that the woman had. |
| Scuffle (Noun) | A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups |
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It is expected for the friends to get into a light scuffle over their chores, but no one got hurt. |
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| Smattering (Noun) | A small number |
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He spoke a smattering of words she didn’t understand. |
| Smug (Adjective) | Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements. |
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Because Rohit had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds. |
| Strew (Verb) | Scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area. |
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Environmentalists were saddened to see people strew litter everywhere in the medians of the highways. |
| Upkeep (Noun) | The act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition. |
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The business house will spend Rs. 35 crore over the next 5 years on the fort’s upkeep. |
| Vest (Verb) | Confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone. |
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Citizens of the United States have the vested right to freedom of speech. |