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 33 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Commission (Noun) | The use of payment to request something. |
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This painting was commissioned by a rich merchant in 1589. |
| Competent (Adj) | Sufficiently qualified |
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We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company. |
| Desolate (Adj) | Uninhabited and giving an impression of bleak emptiness. |
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When her son left for a year abroad, she felt desolate. |
| Dreary (Adj) | Depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive. |
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The gray clouds in the sky made the day feel dreary. |
| Indifference (Noun) | Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. |
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The girl’s indifference toward her brother upset their parents. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Materialistic (Adj) | Excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented. |
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Many people accuse Americans of being materialistic. |
| Paramount (Adj) | More important than anything else; supreme. |
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Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees. |
| Readily (Adverb) | Right away and without difficulty. |
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Water was readily available at different points in the race. |
| Scrutinize (Verb) | To examine carefully and critically. |
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The teacher scrutinized her student’s essays. |
| Sentiment (Noun) | A tender or moving gesture. |
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Even though I’m not a big fan of porcelain dolls, I appreciated the sentiment. |