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 24 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Bait (Noun) | Something intended to entice someone to do something. |
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People use maggots as bait when they go fishing. |
| Confound (Verb) | Cause Surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations. |
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The Purpose of the article is not to confound the readers but to inform them. |
| Dastardly (Adjective) | Wicked and cruel. |
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I think, however, that the killing of Bin Laden will motivate extremists to carry out a variety of dastardly deeds. |
| Muster (Verb) | Collect or assemble (a number or amount). |
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The two football teams muster in their respective huddles before each play. |
| Overture (Noun) | An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship. |
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He began making overtures to British merchant banks. |
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| Shun (Verb) | Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution. |
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Investors began to shun our company’s stock, causing it to plummet in value. |
| Tout (Verb) | Attempt to persuade people of the merits of. |
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All doctors tout the benefits of eating nutritiously and exercising regularly. |
| Unbeknownst (Adjective) | Without the knowledge of (someone). |
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Unbeknownst to Natasha, Kurt saw his mistress three times a week. |
| Vilify (Verb) | Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. |
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The politician wrote an article to vilify his opponent. |
| Wrest (Verb) | Forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp. |
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Rita felt she had to wrest the weapon from the hostage-taker for the sake of her safety. |