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 311 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| 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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"If we concede to the criminal the right to a further chance we concede it to ourselves" |
| Cutting edge (Adjective) | highly advanced; innovative or pioneering. |
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The best militaries in the world have to be cutting edge and always purchase the latest technology. |
| Shrewd (Adjective) | having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. |
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"As a motivational speaker, Clark is a shrewd manipulator of human emotions" |
| Invigorate (Verb) | to give life, vigor, or spirit to |
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"The fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors" |
| Ephemeral (Adjective) | Lasting for short time |
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"time is ephemeral so don’t waste it" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissidence (Noun) | disagreement over a matter |
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"So much is said nowadays about the dissidence of the spiritual and intellectual worlds" |
| Alacrity (Noun) | cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness. |
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"His alacrity of manner and quick step justified this opinion" |
| Capacious (Adjective) | having a lot of space inside, roomy. |
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"The Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium is very capacious" |
| Discreet (Adjective) | careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment. |
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"He took his time but ultimately made a discreet choice" |
| Jargon (Noun) | the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field. |
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"It is difficult to understand the jargon of tribal people" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fret (Verb) | Feel uneasy |
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"She was always fretting about something or the other" |
| Ethereal (Adjective) | Extremely delicate |
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"In this ethereal realm are the currents that make possible wireless telegraphy" |
| Unlettered (Adjective) | Uneducated |
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"Such misconceptions have not been confined to the unlettered masses" |
| Adjunct (Noun) | supplement |
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"Food technology is an adjunct to learning" |
| Accord (Noun) | agreement |
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"The two countries breached the accord" |
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