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 348 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrutiny (Noun) | critical observation or examination. |
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“Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny” |
| Robust (Adjective) | strong and healthy; vigorous. |
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“The Caplan family are a robust lot” |
| Affluent (Adjective) | having a great deal of money; wealthy. |
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“The affluent societies of the western world” |
| Deterrent (Noun) | a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something. |
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“Cameras are a major deterrent to crime” |
| Untenable (Adjective) | not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. |
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“This argument is clearly untenable” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambit (Noun) | the scope, extent, or bounds of something. |
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“A full discussion of this complex issue was beyond the ambit of one book” |
| Defection (Noun) | the desertion of one’s country or cause in favour of an opposing one. |
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“His defection from the Labour Party” |
| Intriguing (Verb) | arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating. |
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“An intriguing story” |
| Morsel (Noun) | a small piece or amount of food; a mouthful. |
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“Juliet pushed a morsel of toast into her mouth” |
| Annihilating (Verb) | destroy utterly; obliterate. |
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“A simple bomb of this type could annihilate them all” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandemic (Noun) | prevalent over a whole country or the world. |
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"The WHO announces COVID-19 as pandemic" |
| Prudent (Adjective) | acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
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“No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose” |
| Incapacitated (Verb) | prevent from functioning in a normal way. |
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“He was incapacitated by a heart attack” |
| Malaise (Noun) | a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify. |
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“A general air of malaise” |
| Stringent (Adjective) | strict, precise, and exacting. |
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“Stringent guidelines on air pollution” |
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