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 36 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Abdicate (Verb) | (of a monarch) renounce one's throne. |
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Because the mother chose to abdicate her role as a parent, her children have become the terrors of the neighborhood. |
| Contrite (Adjective) | Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. |
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She must be humble and contrite. |
| Copious (Adjective) | Abundant in supply or quantity. |
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The storm produced a copious amount of rain. |
| Credulous (Adjective) | Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things. |
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When she was younger, my baby sister was incredibly credulous and fell for all my tricks. |
| Pernicious (Adjective) | Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. |
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If you are going to behave in such a pernicious manner, I would prefer to not be around you. |
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| Placate (Verb) | Make (someone) less angry or hostile. |
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The police officer tried to placate the two scared drivers at the scene of the accident. |
| Regale (Verb) | Entertain or amuse (someone) with talk. |
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On the ghost tour, an experienced guide will regale you with scary stories of the house’s past residents. |
| Spurious (Adjective) | Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. |
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The con artist made a spurious claim about being a member of the royal family. |
| Usurp (Verb) | Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. |
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After the king dies, his brother will usurp the throne from the prince. |
| Wither (Verb) | Fall into decay or decline |
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Words to express her feelings seemed to wither and die inside her. |