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 332 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locus (Noun) | a particular position or place where something occurs or is situated |
|
"The locus of these intersections is the quadratrix" |
| Cliche (Noun) | a trite or obvious remark |
|
"My wedding day – and I know it’s a cliche – was just the happiest day of my life" |
| Protrated (Adjective) | lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual. |
|
"In the Senate there was a protracted struggle" |
| Trailblazing (Adjective) | introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering. |
|
"He could drum up the support of the municipal council for the trailblazing idea" |
| Harp (Verb) | talk or write persistently and tediously on (a particular topic). |
|
"Harp at him for a while" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placate (Verb) | make (someone) less angry or hostile. |
|
"The police officer tried to placate the two scared drivers at the scene of the accident" |
| Wither (Verb) | fall into decay or decline |
|
"Words to express her feelings seemed to wither and die inside her" |
| Concision (Noun) | the quality of being short and clear, and expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words |
|
"The author is not known for brevity or conciseness" |
| Humdinger (Noun) | a remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind. |
|
"The last storm was a real humdinger" |
| Stalemate (Noun) | a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check |
|
"The new agreement could break the stalemate" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rippled (Noun) | a small wave or series of waves on the surface of the water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it. |
|
"A ripple of cold energy floated through her head and made her shiver" |
| Logjam (Noun) | something that blocks the ability to do other things. |
|
"We have a lot of hope that we can use this bill to break the logjam and move forward on Social Security" |
| Elation (Noun) | a state of extreme happiness or excitement. |
|
"Their elation on our victory in Kargil was boundless" |
| Inexorable (Adjective) | impossible to stop or prevent. |
|
"The inexorable truth is that Shelley is going to die within six months because she has cancer" |
| Suffice (Verb) | be enough or adequate. |
|
"Since I only have thirty dollars, this amount must suffice for my weekly food purchases" |
Note: Disclaimers: Important Articles from various sources (newspapers) are being accumulated in this article/page for students. Appropriate Credit along with Source Names is being provided. However, if for any reason it violates any copyrights, please drop us an email at : support@itoolsinfo.com and we shall remove the article immediately.
Other Articles
February 2020 Vocabulary Quiz
Current Affairs 24 February 2020
Daily Newspapers Important Articles
General Awareness EBooks | Mock Tests | One Liners
Railway Mock Tests | Previous Years Papers | NTPC | JE | Group D | Other RRB Exams
