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 353 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curbed (Verb) | restrain or keep in check. |
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“She promised she would curb her temper” |
| Sceptical (Adjective) | not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. |
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“The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals” |
| Arcane (Adjective) | understood by few; mysterious or secret. |
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“Arcane procedures for electing people” |
| Alleged (Adjective) | said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality. |
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“The alleged conspirators” |
| Cognisance (Noun) | knowledge or awareness. |
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“The Renaissance cognizance of Greece was limited” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redress (Verb) | remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation). |
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“The power to redress the grievances of our citizens” |
| Detention (Noun) | the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody. |
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“The fifteen people arrested were still in police detention” |
| Delegation (Noun) | a body of delegates or representatives; a deputation. |
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“A delegation of teachers” |
| Staggered (Verb) | walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall. |
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“He staggered to his feet, swaying a little” |
| Subterfuge (Noun) | deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal. |
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“He had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchestrate (verb) | plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce the desired effect. |
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"Did you believe that she orchestrates the entire event?" |
| Coercive (Adjective) | relating to or using force or threats. |
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"The president relied on the coercive powers of the military" |
| Articulate (Verb) | pronounce (something) clearly and distinctly. |
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"He is polished, charming, articulate and an excellent negotiator" |
| Combat (Noun) | fighting between armed forces. |
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"The police are planning sterner measures to combat" |
| Perilous (Adjective) | exposed to imminent risk of disaster or ruin. |
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"The migratory birds fly to Turkey and attempt the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe" |
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