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 324 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Perverse (Adjective) | showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable. |
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“Kate’s perverse decision not to cooperate held good” |
| Zeal (Noun) | great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective. |
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“his zeal for privatization” |
| Dissent (Noun) | the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held. |
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“there was no dissent from this view” |
| Bail (Noun) | the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. |
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“he has been released on bail” |
| Hounding (Verb) | harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly. |
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“she was hounded by the Italian press” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contentious (Adjective) | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. |
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“a contentious issue” |
| Enmity (Noun) | a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility. |
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“decades of enmity between the two countries” |
| Stringent (Adjective) | strict, precise, and exacting. |
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“stringent guidelines on air pollution” |
| Wanton (Adjective) | deliberate and unprovoked. |
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“sheer wanton vandalism” |
| Blot (Noun) | a dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc. |
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“a blot of ink” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Reluctance (Noun) | unwillingness or disinclination to do something. |
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"Her reluctance to answer my queries made me doubtful" |
| Antecedent (Noun) | thing that existed before or logically precedes another. |
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"What are the antecedents of the American Revolutionary War?" |
| Contempt (Noun) | the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. |
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"The contempt he felt for his fellow students was obvious" |
| Barred (Adjective) | preventing entry or exit or a course of action |
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"When he cheated the producer of the company, he was barred from working in that company" |
| Conviction (Noun) | a firmly held belief or opinion. |
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"The most fearful enemy is not having a firm conviction" |
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