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 328 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Opacity (Noun) | the quality of lacking transparency or translucence. |
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“thinner paints need black added to increase opacity” |
| Cluster (Noun) | a group of similar things or people positioned or occurring closely together. |
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“clusters of creamy-white flowers” |
| Strident (Adjective) | loud and harsh; grating. |
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“his voice had become increasingly strident” |
| Detained (Verb) | officially seize and hold. |
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“customs officers may detain goods for up to two days” |
| Revelation (Noun) | the making known of something that was previously secret or unknown. |
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“the revelation of a plot to assassinate the king” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent (Adjective) | unjustifiably claiming or being credited with particular accomplishments or qualities. |
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“fraudulent psychics” |
| Undermine (Verb) | lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously. |
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“this could undermine years of hard work” |
| Writ (Noun) | a form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority to act, or abstain from acting, in a particular way. |
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“the two reinstated officers issued a writ for libel against the applicants” |
| Retain (Verb) | continue to have (something); keep possession of. |
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“Labour retained the seat” |
| Vowed (Verb) | solemnly promise to do a specified thing. |
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“the rebels vowed to continue fighting” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Revoke (Verb) | officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise). |
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"The Board has the power to revoke the licence of any bank to take deposits" |
| Prompt (Adjective) | done without delay; immediate. |
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"We would be grateful for the prompt payment of your account" |
| Proclivity (Noun) | a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. |
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"His proclivity for introspection, buying his own groceries and riding motorcycles have just made fans fall more and more in love with the star" |
| Inimical (Adjective) | tending to obstruct or harm. |
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"We received an inimical response rather than the anticipated support" |
| Envoy (Noun) | a messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission. |
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"The UN peace envoy has failed to find any middle ground between the government and the opposition parties" |
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