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 35 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
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| Acquittal (Noun) | A judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. |
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Now the choice is go to trial on a felony assault charge and hope for an acquittal or plead guilty to a misdemeanor. |
| Acumen (Noun) | The ability to make good judgments and take quick decisions. |
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But generally I prefer policies that demonstrate a scintilla of common sense and financial acumen. |
| Adjudication (Noun) | A formal judgment on a disputed matter. |
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Articles 5 and 6 both deal with the promptness with which an adjudication must proceed against criminal defendants. |
| Condign (Adjective) | (of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved. |
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I may pity him, and even understand his motives, but a murderer is still deserving of condign punishment. |
| Downright (Adjective) | (of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis). |
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It was downright bad marking that allowed Dermot Shields head past Larkin from six yards for the lead goal. |
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| Exemption (Noun) | The action of freeing or state of being free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. |
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If they get exemption from rent control law, their income would increase several times. |
| Fare (Verb) | Perform in a specified way in a particular situation or over a particular period. |
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We'll also give you exclusive analysis of how each team fared over the weekend. |
| Persuasion (Noun) | A belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones. |
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Political leaders and women of all political persuasions are expected to attend the commemorations. |
| Plaudit (Noun) | An expression of praise or approval. |
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The film smoothly rides on its success, earning the plaudit of being one of the highest-ever grossers in the Malayalam film industry. |
| Remit (Verb) | Cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting (a debt or punishment). |
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The judge refused to remit the young manʼs cavalier disregard for his pile of unpaid speeding tickets. |