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 325 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Prudence (Noun) | the quality of being prudent; cautiousness. |
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“we need to exercise prudence in such important matters” |
| Turmoil (Noun) | a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. |
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“the country was in turmoil” |
| Aghast (Adjective) | filled with horror or shock. |
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“she winced, aghast at his cruelty” |
| Sanctity (Noun) | the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. |
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“the site of the tomb was a place of sanctity for the ancient Egyptians” |
| Contingency (Noun) | a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. |
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“a detailed contract which attempts to provide for all possible contingencies” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascading (Verb) | pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities. |
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“water was cascading down the stairs” |
| Staggered (Verb) | walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. |
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“he staggered to his feet, swaying a little” |
| Demolished (Verb) | pull or knock down (a building). |
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“the house was demolished to make way for the shopping centre” |
| Enshrined (Verb) | preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected. |
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“the right of all workers to strike was enshrined in the new constitution” |
| Inherent (Adjective) | existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. |
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“any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Attune (Verb) | Bring into accord, harmony, or sympathetic relationship |
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"A new parent has to attune to a baby’s schedule and personality" |
| Irrefutable (Adjective) | Impossible to disapprove or deny. |
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"I had to admit her argument had an irrefutable logic to it" |
| Demenor (Noun) | Behavior towards others. |
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"When playing poker, don’t let your demeanor give away how good your cards are" |
| Beacon (Noun) | a light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide at sea, on an airfield, etc. |
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"There stands on the shore the familiar beacon of the Cloch" |
| Surreptitiously (Adverb) | In a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. |
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"He made a surreptitious recording with a concealed hand-held machine" |
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