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 216 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Concur (Verb) | be of the same opinion; agree. |
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“the authors concurred with the majority” |
| Severity (Noun) | the fact or condition of being severe. |
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“sentences should reflect the severity of the crime” |
| Grim (Adjective) | very serious or gloomy. |
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“his grim expression” |
| Asserting (Verb) | state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. |
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“the company asserts that the cuts will not affect development” |
| Loath (Adjective) | reluctant; unwilling. |
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“I was loath to leave” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis (Noun) | the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. |
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“the negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN” |
| Disarray (Noun) | a state of disorganization or untidiness. |
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“her grey hair was in disarray” |
| Pared (Verb) | trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges. |
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“Carlo pared his thumbnails with his knife” |
| Exacerbated (Verb) | make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. |
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“the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem” |
| Contagion (Noun) | a disease spread by close contact. |
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“through personal hygiene the spread of common contagions is discouraged” |
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