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 228 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Looming (Verb) | seem about to happen. |
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“there is a crisis looming” |
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| Whittle (Verb) | carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. |
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“he was sitting at the tent door, whittling a piece of wood with a knife” |
| Pique (Noun) | a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride. |
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“he left in a fit of pique” |
| Sheer (Adjective) | nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis). |
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“she giggled with sheer delight” |
| Obviate (Verb) | remove (a need or difficulty). |
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“the presence of roller blinds obviated the need for curtains” |
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| Bogged (Verb) | be prevented from making progress in a task or activity. |
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“you must not get bogged down in detail” |
| Bloc (Noun) | a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance. |
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“the Soviet bloc” |
| Impasse (Noun) | a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. |
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”the current political impasse” |
| Surge (Noun) | a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide. |
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“flooding caused by tidal surges” |
| Burnished (Verb) | polish (something, especially metal) by rubbing. |
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“highly burnished armour” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Onus (Noun) | Something that is one’s duty or responsibility. |
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“ The onus of proof lies with the prosecution.” |
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| Obscene (Adjective) | offending against moral principles; repugnant. |
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“ The salaries some company directors earn are obscene.” |
| Coup (Noun) | an instance of successfully achieving something difficult. |
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“There have been seven coup attempts against the beleaguered government.” |
| Emulate (verb) | to use (someone or something) as the model for one’s speech, mannerisms, or behavior. |
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“Josh is trying to emulate the success of his well-accomplished mother.” |
| Plucky (adjective) | having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties. |
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“ His plucky attitude made him a great candidate for police officer training academy.” |
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GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | India Constitution and Cabinet Office Holders Nov 2018 |
| Indian Constitution Features | |
| Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 | |
| GK - World | Nobel Prize Winners List |
| North Emmy Awards 2019 | |
| Global Innovation Index 2019 | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Sports Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Education Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | RBI Governors |
| Regional Rural Banks | Insurance Ombudsman |