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 226 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Endorsement (Noun) | the action of endorsing someone or something |
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“the issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement” |
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| Neutrality (Noun) | the state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality |
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“during the war, Switzerland maintained its neutrality” |
| Discrimination (Noun) | the ability to judge what is of high quality; good judgement or taste |
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“those who could afford to buy showed little taste or discrimination” |
| Repeal (Verb) | revoke or annul (a law or act of parliament) |
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“the legislation was repealed five months later” |
| Ostensibly (Adverb) | as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently |
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“the party secretary resigned, ostensibly from ill health” |
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| Rift (Noun) | a crack, split, or breaks in something |
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“the wind had torn open a rift in the clouds” |
| Denigration (Noun) | the action of unfairly criticizing someone or something |
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“I witnessed the denigration of anyone who failed to toe the line” |
| Congruent (Adjective) | in agreement or harmony |
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” the rules may not be congruent with the requirements of the law” |
| Divisive (Adjective) | tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people. |
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“ the highly divisive issue of abortion” |
| Emphasize (Verb) | give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing |
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“they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Revoke (Verb) | officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise). |
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“ If the new law passes, it will revoke a previous law.” |
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| Derogatory (Adjective) | showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. |
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“He made some derogatory comment/remark about her appearance.” |
| Indelible (Adjective) | not able to be forgotten. |
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“ Getting out didn’t make such an indelible impression as going in.” |
| Benign (Adjective) | pleasant and kind |
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“ The policeman smiled benignly at the motorist.” |
| Infirm (Adjective) | ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age |
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“She was too elderly and infirm to remain at home” |
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