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 204 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Resumption (Noun) | the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption. |
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“with peace came the resumption of foreign imports” |
| Intervening (Verb) | take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. |
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“he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute” |
| Impunity (Noun) | exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. |
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“the impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings” |
| Replenishing (Verb) | fill (something) up again. |
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“he replenished Justin’s glass with mineral water” |
| Touted (Verb) | attempt to persuade people of the merits of. |
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“she was touted as a potential Prime Minister” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Unenviable (Adjective) | difficult, undesirable, or unpleasant. |
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“an unenviable reputation for drunkenness” |
| Divesting (Verb) | deprive someone of (power, rights, or possessions). |
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“men are unlikely to be divested of power without a struggle” |
| Reconcile (Verb) | settle (a quarrel). |
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“advice on how to reconcile the conflict” |
| Accretion (Noun) | growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter. |
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“the accretion of sediments in coastal mangroves” |
| Clampdown (Noun) | a concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something. |
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“a clampdown on crime” |
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