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 302 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Undermine (Verb) | erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation) |
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"The scandal threatened to undermine the institution of the Presidency" |
| Consolidate (Verb) | make (something) physically stronger or more solid. |
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"The company is planning to consolidate its business activities at a new site in Arizona" |
| Requisite (Noun) | a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end. |
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"She lacks the requisite experience for the job" |
| Acumen (Noun) | the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions. |
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"He had demonstrated considerable business acumen" |
| Charisma (Noun) | compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others. |
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"He has neither the policies nor the personal charisma to inspire people" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Vest (Noun) | confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone. |
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"The local planning authorities are vested with powers to regulate land use and development" |
| Contest (Noun) | an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity, or in quality. |
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"She plans to contest a seat in Congress next year" |
| Retrograde (Adjective) | directed or moving backwards. |
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"The closure of the factories is seen as a retrograde step" |
| Embark (Verb) | begin (a course of action). |
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"He is about to embark on a new business venture" |
| Overturn (Verb) | abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc.) |
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"He accused his opponents of wanting to overturn the government" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Omnibus (Noun) | a volume containing several books previously published separately. |
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"The president’s state of the union speech is usually an omnibus look at the issues that the country is confronting" |
| Gamut (Noun) | the complete range or scope of something. |
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"She experienced the full gamut of human emotions" |
| Dissent (Noun) | hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. |
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"Voices of dissent began to rise against the bombing" |
| Interplay (Noun) | the way in which two or more things have an effect on each other. |
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"In the interplay between Ruth and Maude, the author demonstrates a fairly steady grasp of the complicated dynamics of a friendship sustained over decades" |
| Anticipate (Verb) | regard as probable; expect or predict. |
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"This year, we anticipate our expenses to increase by 15%" |
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