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 25 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Accentuate (Verb) | The action of emphasizing something or making it more noticeable |
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The new policy only serves to accentuate the inadequacy of help for the homeless. |
| Astute (Adj) | Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it. |
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He was politically astute, and was soon appointed to a number of powerful committees in Congress. |
| Baffled (Verb) | To Cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something. |
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She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour. |
| Dazzling (Adj) | Extremely attractive or exciting |
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Hikers traveled to the dazzling waterfall with the water cascading down several rocks creating a rainbow. |
| Promulgate (Verb) | To announce something publicly, especially a new law. |
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The new law was finally promulgated in the autumn of last year. |
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| Refrain (Noun) | To avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something. |
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We refrained from talking until we knew that it was safe. |
| Resilient (Adj) | Able to quickly return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed. |
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This rubber ball is very resilient and immediately springs back into shape. |
| Slanderous (Adj) | False, and damaging to someone's reputation |
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Until people can prove their slanderous accusations, I will not believe them. |
| Sublime (Adj) | Extremely good, beautiful, or enjoyable |
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A great deal of literature is only the obvious transformed into the sublime. |
| Wail (Verb) | To make a long, high cry, usually because of pain or sadness. |
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The Women gathered around the coffin and began to wail, as was the custom in the region. |