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 203 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Credibility (Noun) | the quality of being trusted and believed in. |
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“the government’s loss of credibility” |
| Elevation (Noun) | the action or fact of raising or being raised to a higher or more important level, state, or position. |
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“her sudden elevation to the cabinet” |
| Reiterated (Verb) | say something a gain or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
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“she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support” |
| Opaque (Adjective) | not able to be seen through; not transparent. |
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“bottles filled with a pale opaque liquid” |
| Bona-fide (Adjective) | genuine; real. |
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“she was a bona fide expert” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Eminent (Adjective) | famous and respected within a particular sphere. |
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“one of the world’s most eminent statisticians” |
| Effusive (Adjective) | showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner. |
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“an effusive welcome” |
| Galvanised (Verb) | shock or excite (someone) into taking action. |
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“the urgency of his voice galvanised them into action” |
| Converge (Verb) | tend to meet at a point. |
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“a pair of lines of longitude are parallel at the equator but converge toward the poles” |
| Jamboree (Noun) | a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one. |
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“the film industry’s annual jamboree in Cannes” |
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