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 315 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Endeavour (Verb) | try hard to do or achieve something. |
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“he is endeavouring to help the Third World” |
| Jest (Noun) | a thing said or done for amusement; a joke. |
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“he laughed uproariously at his own jest” |
| Exemption (Noun) | the action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. |
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“vehicles that may qualify for exemption from tax” |
| Disbursed (Verb) | pay out (money from a fund). |
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“$67 million of the pledged aid had already been disbursed” |
| Prodding (Verb) | stimulate or persuade (someone who is reluctant or slow) to do something. |
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“they attempted to prod the central bank into cutting interest rates” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Forbearance (Noun) | patient self-control; restraint and tolerance. |
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“his unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation” |
| Thrive (Verb) | prosper; flourish. |
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“education groups thrive on organization” |
| Codify (Verb) | arrange (laws or rules) into a systematic code. |
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“the statutes have codified certain branches of common law” |
| Proviso (Noun) | a condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement. |
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“he let his house with the proviso that his own staff should remain to run it” |
| Pertaining (Verb) | be appropriate, related, or applicable to. |
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“matters pertaining to the organization of government” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Perception (Noun) | the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses. |
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"The television has irreversibly changed our perception about the Royal Family" |
| Delegation (Noun) | a body of delegates or representatives; a deputation. |
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"He’s been chosen to lead the delegation to the conference" |
| Clampdown (Noun) | a concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something. |
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"The ensuing clampdown resulted in at least 128 people being killed across Sudan, according to protest organizers" |
| Blockade (Noun) | an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. |
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"They attempted to break the blockade by using submarines" |
| Erode (Verb) | (of wind, water, or other natural agents) gradually wear away (soil, rock, or land). |
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"Over time, trivial lawsuits will erode the significance of the justice system" |
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