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 314 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Contentious (Adjective) | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. |
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“a contentious issue” |
| Juncture (Noun) | a particular point in events or time. |
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“it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained” |
| Exemplified (Verb) | be a typical example of. |
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“the best dry sherry is exemplified by the fino of Jerez” |
| Psyche (Noun) | the human soul, mind, or spirit. |
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“their childhood made them want to understand the human psyche and to help others” |
| Acquittal (Noun) | a judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. |
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“the trial resulted in an acquittal” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inevitably (Adverb) | as is certain to happen; unavoidably. |
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“inevitably some details are already out of date” |
| Midst (Noun) | the middle part or point. |
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“he left his flat in the midst of a rainstorm” |
| Divergent (Adjective) | tending to be different or develop in different directions. |
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”divergent interpretations” |
| Culmination (Noun) | the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time. |
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“the deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation” |
| Litigation (Noun) | the process of taking legal action. |
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“the company wishes to avoid litigation” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shunt(Verb) | to push or shove something |
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"It’s unfortunate that our society tends to shunt older workers to retire before they are ready" |
| Intrinsic (Adjective) | belonging naturally; essential. |
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"Study has intrinsic worth, as well as helping you achieve your goals" |
| Vitriolic (Adjective) | filled with bitter criticism or malice. |
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"The newspaper launched a vitriolic attack on the president" |
| Decy (Verb) | publicly denounce. |
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"He is impatient with those who decry the scheme" |
| Fractious (Adjective) | irritable and quarrelsome. |
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"During the concert, police officers were on hand just in case the crowd became fractious" |
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