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 331 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Smattering (Noun) | a small number |
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"He spoke a smattering of words she didn’t understand" |
| Meddle (Verb) | interfere in something that is not one’s concern. |
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"The government should never meddle with religious affairs" |
| Ire (Noun) | anger. |
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"The doctor’s rude behavior triggered the patient’s ire" |
| Derisive (Adjective) | mocking and ridiculing |
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"The bully let out a derisive laugh when mocking his classmate’s nerdy glasses" |
| Atypical (Adjective) | not representative of a type, group, or class. |
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"Atypical account usage is behavior that is not part of normal usage cycles" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusillades (Noun) | a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession. |
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"La Fayettes fusillade of the republicans, who demanded the deposition of the king" |
| Imminent (Adjective) | about to happen. |
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"The birth of her child was imminent, if not past due" |
| Stirring (Adjective) | causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing. |
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"Rhyn looked up, anger stirring again" |
| Epochal (Adjective) | forming or characterizing an epoch; epoch-making. |
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"Epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill" |
| Ambivalent (Adjective) | having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. |
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"Frank was ambivalent about his breakup with Jane" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plethora (Noun) | a large or excessive amount of something. |
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"The forensic report contains a plethora of detail" |
| Juncture (Noun) | a particular point in events or time. |
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"At this juncture, I would like to make an important announcement" |
| Impinge (Verb) | have an effect, especially a negative one. |
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"You are free to pursue all the things that make you happy as long as you do not impinge on the freedoms of others during your pursuit" |
| Revival (Noun) | an improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or something. |
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"The period saw a great revival in the wine trade" |
| Thriving (Adjective) | prosperous and growing; flourishing. |
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"The man runs a thriving grocery business" |
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