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 363 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Alleviating (Verb) | make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe. |
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“He couldn’t prevent her pain, only alleviate it” |
| Combat (Verb) | take action to reduce or prevent (something bad or undesirable). |
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“An effort to combat drug trafficking” |
| Retain (Verb) | continue to have (something); keep possession of. |
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“Labour retained the seat” |
| Shackles (Noun) | a pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a prisoner’s wrists or ankles together. |
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“The prisoner was shackled to the heavy steel chair in the centre of the room” |
| Persecuted (Verb) | harass or annoy (someone) persistently. |
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“Hilda was persecuted by some of the other girls” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barefaced (Adjective) | shameless and undisguised. |
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“A barefaced lie” |
| Hamstrung (Verb) | severely restrict the efficiency or effectiveness of. |
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“We were hamstrung by a total lack of knowledge” |
| Notorious (Adjective) | famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. |
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“Los Angeles is notorious for its smog” |
| Resurgence (Noun) | an increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence. |
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“A resurgence of interest in religion” |
| Magnitude (Noun) | the great size or extent of something. |
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“They may feel discouraged at the magnitude of the task before them” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precarious (Adjective) | dependent on chance; uncertain. |
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"As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a precarious condition" |
| Smug (Adjective) | having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements. |
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"Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds" |
| Encompass (Verb) | to form a circle around |
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"A necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town" |
| Scramble (Noun) | a struggle for possession or gain. |
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"There was a scramble for choice seats in the auditorium" |
| Downgrade (Verb) | reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance. |
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"His career has been on the downgrade" |
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