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 282 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Bickering (Verb) | argue about petty and trivial matters. |
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“couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce” |
| Bulwark (Noun) | a defensive wall. |
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"It is not the last outpost of colonialism, but the first bulwark of democracy" |
| Adhesive (Noun) | a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue. |
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”tile adhesive” |
| Sustenance (Noun) | food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment. |
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“poor rural economies turned to potatoes for sustenance” |
| Rigour (Noun) | the quality of being extremely thorough and careful. |
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“his analysis is lacking in rigour” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Impunity (noun) | exemption from punishment. |
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"My work may be of none, but I must not think it of any, or I shall not do it with impunity" |
| Breviary (noun) | a short statement of the main points. |
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"The Second Vatican Council revised the Breviary and changed its name to Liturgy of the Hours" |
| 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" |
| Furlough (noun) | leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the services or a missionary. |
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"I have just learned that Cousin George has got his furlough extended thirty days" |
| Feud (Noun) | a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. |
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"My grandfather once had a feud with the mayor of his city and they settled it with a duel" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Laudable (adjective) | (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. |
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"Faith ceases to be laudable when it is blind faith" |
| 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" |
| Sully (Verb) | to ruin or damage |
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"If the chemical plant is built near the resort, it will probably sully the clean air in the area" |
| 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" |
| Captious (Adjective) | always looking for faults; hard to please |
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"When my captious teacher grades my essays, she always finds a minor error in my work" |
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