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 223 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Surmounted (Verb) | vercome (a difficulty or obstacle). |
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“all manner of cultural differences were surmounted” |
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| Abetting (Verb) | encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime. |
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“he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others” |
| Emboldening (Verb) | give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. |
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“emboldened by the claret, he pressed his knee against hers” |
| Trample (Verb) | tread on and crush. |
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“the fence had been trampled down” |
| Diatribe (Noun) | a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something. |
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“a diatribe against consumerism” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Unblemished (Adjective) | not damaged or marked in any way. |
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“her body was perfectly formed and unblemished” |
| Notoriety (Noun) | the state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed. |
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“the song has gained some notoriety in the press” |
| Cult (Noun) | a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular thing. |
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”the cult of the pursuit of money as an end in itself” |
| Retreat (Verb) | (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. |
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“the French retreated in disarray” |
| Plunging (Verb) | fall suddenly and uncontrollably. |
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“a car swerved to avoid a bus and plunged into a ravine” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Unscathed (adjective) | without suffering any injury, damage, or harm. |
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“It was strange how the fire destroyed most of the city but left the church unscathed.” |
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| Cutting edge (adjective) | highly advanced; innovative or pioneering. |
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“The best militaries in the world have to be cutting edge and always purchase the latest technology.” |
| Pragmatism (noun) | the quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules. |
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“The bumper payday was partly a result of pragmatism and caution rather than grand design.” |
| Dole (Noun) | benefit paid by the state to the unemployed. |
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“Do any of these people have jobs or are they all freeloading on the public dole?” |
| Probe (Noun) | a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter. |
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“An independent investigator will probe the allegations of racial bias in police hiring.” |
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