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 239 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Reprobate (noun) | an unprincipled person. |
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“ Although the old man pretended to be a reprobate in public, in private he did a lot of good deeds for the homeless.” |
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| Redact (verb) | edit (text) for publication. |
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"Some of the conclusions in the report have been redacted.” |
| Stodgy (adjective) | Dull and uninspired; lacking originality or excitement |
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“Most of my students used informal, asymmetrical balance, as formal balance can seem stodgy and dull.” |
| Tedious (adjective) | too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. |
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“The meeting was so long and tedious, he was ready to climb the wall.” |
| Coup (noun) | an instance of successfully achieving something difficult. |
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“There have been seven coup attempts against the beleaguered government.” |
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| Wrest (Verb) | forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp. |
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“Sita felt she had to wrest the weapon from the hostage-taker for the sake of her safety.” |
| Brazen (Adjective) | obvious, without any attempt to be hidden |
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“In a brazen assault, the gang fired their weapons at the policeman.” |
| Obstreperous (Adjective) | difficult to deal with and noisy |
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“Only a few highly publicized cases have been manipulated to give the impression of obstreperous owners.” |
| Servile (Adjective) | eager to serve and please someone else in a way that shows a lack of respect for yourself |
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“The vast majority of bond-servants had been freed in the city, and legally servile statuses largely abolished.” |
| Arduous (Adjective) | demanding great effort or labor; difficult |
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“Needless to say, mastering a foreign language is an arduous challenge.” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Emblazon (verb) | conspicuously inscribe or display a design on. |
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“My crafty sister-in-law was able to emblazon my t-shirt with a glittery monogram” |
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| Aberration (Noun) | a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one. |
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"A person with one blue eye and one green eye is said to have a genetic aberration.” |
| Sceptical (Adjective) | not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. |
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“it’s good to be skeptical about what you see on TV.” |
| Heckle (verb) | to interrupt a speaker with insulting or rude comments |
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“The crowd began to boo and heckle the comedian as he bombed his comedy set.” |
| Proclivity (Noun) | a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. |
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“His proclivity for cooking made him a big hit in the homeowner’s association.” |
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