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 362 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Furlough (Noun) | leave of absence, especially that granted to a member of the services or a missionary. |
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"I have just learned that Cousin George has got his furlough extended thirty days" |
| Inconceivable (Adjective) | not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable. |
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"When I looked at my outrageous hospital bill, I blinked at the inconceivable amount" |
| Resurge (Verb) | To rise again. |
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"If you have lost your inner motivation, do not worry, hopefully, it will resurge" |
| Ardor (Noun) | Enthusiasm or passion |
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"He had been a painter throughout his life, but he never had a vision of painting with such ardor and desire" |
| Bode (Noun) | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs |
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"Poor sales do not bode favorably for the success of the new store" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Percolate (Verb) | Spread gradually through an area or group of people. |
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"I hope to visit some of these ideas that are now percolating with regard to the worship experiences of today" |
| Inhibition (Noun) | the act of stopping or slowing down a process. |
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"In spite of a history of work inhibition, these students frequently have good academic knowledge and skills" |
| Swindle (Verb) | obtain (money) fraudulently. |
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"You have to be careful when buying products on the internet, as some sellers may try to swindle you into paying more money than the product is worth" |
| Scurry (Verb) | (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps. |
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"We have come to see the tornado in all of its glory, not the ant-like humans that scurry about in its path" |
| Sceptical (Adjective) | not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. |
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"it’s good to be skeptical about what you see on TV" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Ingress (Noun) | the action or fact of going in or entering; the capacity or right of entrance. |
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"If you sit in front of the doorway, you are creating a safety hazard by blocking the path of ingress into the hospital" |
| Invasive (Adjective) | tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully. |
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"The samples tested in this series may not include a high proportion of health care staff involved in invasive procedures" |
| Indigenous (Adjective) | originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. |
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"They were our indigenous peoples, our first peoples, our first speakers and our first hearers" |
| Futuristic (Adjective) | having or involving very modern technology or design. |
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"It almost seems futuristic in design, but you can have it right now" |
| Intimidate (Verb) | frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. |
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"Her boss intimidates her" |
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