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 300 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Adjudicating (Verb) | make a formal judgement on a disputed matter. |
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“the Committee adjudicates on all betting disputes” |
| Defection (Noun) | the desertion of one’s country or cause in favour of an opposing one. |
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“his defection from the Labour Party” |
| Bolster (Verb) | support or strengthen. |
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“the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence” |
| Intervene (Verb) | take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events. |
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“he acted outside his authority when he intervened in the dispute” |
| Augur (Verb) | portend a good or bad outcome. |
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“the end of the cold war seemed to augur well” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stipulated (Verb) | demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement. |
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“he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage” |
| Affluent (Adjective) | having a great deal of money; wealthy. |
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“the affluent societies of the western world” |
| Paradox (Noun) | a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. |
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”the uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes, like the particles being in two places at once” |
| Dearth (Noun) | a scarcity or lack of something. |
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“there is a dearth of evidence” |
| Upheld (Verb) | confirm or support (something which has been questioned). |
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“the court upheld his claim for damages” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedite (Verb) | make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. |
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“he promised to expedite economic reforms” |
| Opacity (Noun) | the quality of lacking transparency or translucence. |
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“thinner paints need black added to increase opacity” |
| Cohesion (Noun) | the action or fact of forming a united whole. |
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“the work at present lacks cohesion” |
| Benign (Adjective) | gentle and kind. |
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“his benign but firm manner” |
| Fiddle (Verb) | touch or fidget with something in a restless or nervous way. |
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“Lena fiddled with her cup” |
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