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 343 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Legacy (Noun) | an amount of money or property left to someone in a will. |
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“my grandmother died and unexpectedly left me a small legacy” |
| Catapulted (Verb) | hurl or launch (something) with or as if with a catapult. |
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“the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards along the road” |
| Embroiled (Verb) | involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation. |
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“the organization is currently embroiled in running battles with pressure groups” |
| Splinter (Noun) | a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece. |
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“a splinter of ice” |
| Assertion (Noun) | a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. |
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“his assertion that his father had deserted the family” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detrimental (Adjective) | tending to cause harm. |
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“recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people” |
| Ethos (Noun) | the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations. |
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“a challenge to the ethos of the 1960s” |
| Ponder (Verb) | think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. |
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“I pondered the question of what clothes to wear for the occasion” |
| Dereliction (Noun) | the state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated. |
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“a 15th-century farmhouse has been saved from dereliction” |
| Detained (Verb) | keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention. |
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“she made to open the door, but he detained her” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Fledgling (Verb) | a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. |
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“the country’s fledgling democracy” |
| Conceded (Verb) | admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. |
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“I had to concede that I’d overreacted” |
| Intricate (Adjective) | very complicated or detailed. |
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“an intricate network of canals” |
| Illicit (Noun) | forbidden by law, rules, or custom. |
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“illicit drugs” |
| Moratorium (Noun) | a temporary prohibition of an activity. |
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“a moratorium on the use of drift nets” |
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