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 276 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Bedraggle (Adjective) | wet, dirty, and untidy |
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The lieutenant mopped his face on a bedraggled handkerchief. |
| Sleazy (Adjective) | dirty, cheap, or not socially acceptable, especially relating to moral or sexual matters |
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This part of town is full of sleazy bars and restaurants. |
| Seculusion (Noun) | the state of being alone, away from other people |
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In some societies women are kept in seclusion, so that they are hardly ever seen in public. |
| Invigorate (verb) | to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic |
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His overarching argument, forcefully and uncompromisingly presented, is original, challenging, invigorating. |
| Manoeuvre (noun) | a carefully planned or cunning scheme or action. |
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A reasonable bridge building effort between activists and experts on both sides to try to address the issues through tactical maneuvers might be useful. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stern (adjective) | (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline. |
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All are stern judges and they expect others to be as serious about everything as they are. |
| Petulant (adjective) | easily irritated or annoyed. |
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When the movie started, the petulant infant would not stop crying because of the loud noise. |
| Poignant (Adjective) | evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. |
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Because the poignant movie reminded me of my painful childhood, it made me cry. |
| Malady (Noun) | a disease or ailment. |
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in the olden days people were always suffering from some unknown malady. |
| Moribund (Adjective) | (of a person) at the point of death. |
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As the moribund man held his Bible and took his last breath, a bright light appeared in the corner of the room. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Buck (verb) | Oppose or resist (something oppressive or inevitable). |
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But despite the market hurdles they face, some small brewers are bucking the trend. |
| Prise (Verb) | use force in order to move, move apart, or open (something). |
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Joe was trying to prise the cap off a bottle of painkillers |
| Denude (Verb) | strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets. |
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He proceeded to denude the statue, fronting the church bishop’s podium. |
| Venerate (Verb) | regard with great respect; revere. |
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Many people attend church services to venerate God. |
| slump (Verb) | Sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply; |
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Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year. |
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