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 307 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Eroding (Verb) | gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. |
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“this humiliation has eroded what confidence Jean has” |
| Spur (Noun) | a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. |
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“wars act as a spur to practical invention” |
| Succour (Noun) | assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. |
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“the wounded had little chance of succour” |
| Imperative (Adjective) | of vital importance; crucial. |
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“immediate action was imperative” |
| Allocation (Noun) | the action or process of allocating or sharing out something. |
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“more efficient allocation of resources” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Repercussions (Noun) | an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one. |
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“the move would have grave repercussions for the entire region” |
| Acquisition (Noun) | an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. |
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“the legacy will be used for new acquisitions” |
| Gestation (Noun) | the development of something over a period of time. |
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“a thorough and painstaking work which was a long time in gestation” |
| Implicit (Adjective) | suggested though not directly expressed. |
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“comments seen as implicit criticism of the policies” |
| Customary (Adjective) | according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances. |
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“it is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Concede (Verb) | admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. |
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"The organisers of the demonstration conceded that they hadn’t sought permission for it" |
| Loom (Noun) | appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening |
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"We should flag those problems that could loom ahead" |
| Desperate (Adjective) | feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with. |
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"They made one last desperate attempt to fight their way out" |
| Backdrop (Noun) | a painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery. |
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"The mountains provided a perfect backdrop for the wedding photos" |
| Whittle (Verb) | carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it. |
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"We need to whittle down the list of guests for the party" |
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