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 327 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Mounting (Verb) | climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface). |
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“he mounted the steps” |
| Revoked (Verb) | officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise). |
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“the men appealed and the sentence was revoked” |
| Proclivity (Noun) | a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. |
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“a proclivity for hard work” |
| Snub (Noun) | rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully. |
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“he snubbed faculty members and students alike” |
| Adverse (Adjective) | preventing success or development; harmful; unfavourable. |
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“taxes are having an adverse effect on production” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deportation (Noun) | the action of deporting a foreigner from a country. |
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“asylum seekers facing deportation” |
| Whimsical (Adjective) | playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way. |
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“a whimsical sense of humour” |
| Peril (Noun) | serious and immediate danger. |
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“you could well place us both in peril” |
| Robust (Adjective) | strong and healthy; vigorous. |
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“the Caplan family are a robust lot” |
| Bleak (Noun) | lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. |
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“a bleak and barren moor” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Turmoil (Noun) | a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. |
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"His mind was in a state of constant turmoil" |
| Sanctity (Noun) | the state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly. |
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"Numerous miracles were proof of his sanctity" |
| Wrath (Noun) | extreme anger |
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"Jane braved the wrath of her parents by refusing to marry the man they had chosen" |
| Plea (Noun) | a request made in an urgent and emotional manner. |
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"The man-made no plea for relief" |
| Predicament (Noun) | a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. |
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"Many aspirants find themselves in the predicament of not being able to afford to coach" |
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