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 321 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Thronging (Verb) | flock or be present in great numbers. |
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“tourists thronged to the picturesque village” |
| Pinnacle (Noun) | the most successful point; the culmination. |
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“he had reached the pinnacle of his career” |
| Skirmishes (Noun) | a short argument. |
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“there was a skirmish over the budget” |
| Protracted (Verb) | prolong. |
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“he had certainly taken his time, even protracting the process” |
| Churn (Noun) | move or cause to move about vigorously. |
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“the seas churned” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Paradoxes (Noun) | a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true. |
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“the uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes, like the particles being in two places at once” |
| Requisite (Adjective) | ade necessary by particular circumstances or regulations. |
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“the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid” |
| Relegated (Verb) | assign an inferior rank or position to. |
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“they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role” |
| Putative (Adjective) | generally considered or reputed to be. |
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“the putative author of the book” |
| Contention (Noun) | heated disagreement. |
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“the captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Endorsement (Noun) | the act of declaring one's public approval or support of someone or something. |
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"These measures have a strong endorsement of the community" |
| Polarisation (Noun) | division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs. |
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"Political polarisation in industrialised countries has fuelled a resurgence of scal conservatism" |
| Succour (Noun) | assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. |
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"They give succour to the victims of war" |
| Vulnerable (Adjective) | exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. |
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"Old people are particularly vulnerable members of our society" |
| Maverick (Noun) | an unorthodox or independent-minded person. |
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"He was too much of a maverick ever to hold high ofce" |
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