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 364 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Clamouring (Verb) | shout loudly and insistently. |
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“The surging crowds clamoured for attention” |
| Palliatives (Noun) | a palliative medicine, measure, etc. |
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“Antibiotics and other palliatives” |
| Proactive (Adjective) | creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened. |
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“Employers must take a proactive approach to equal pay” |
| Laudable (Adjective) | deserving praise and commendation. |
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“Laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized” |
| Spurring (Verb) | give an incentive or encouragement to (someone). |
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“Her sons’ passion for computer games spurred her on to set up a software business” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Trifle (Noun) | a thing of little value or importance. |
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“We needn’t trouble the headmaster over such trifles” |
| Whopping (Adjective) | very large. |
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“A whopping £74 million loss” |
| Turmoil (Noun) | a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty. |
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“The country was in turmoil” |
| Rebuffed (Verb) | reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. |
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“I asked her to be my wife, and was rebuffed in no uncertain terms” |
| Contemplated (Verb) | look thoughtfully for a long time at. |
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“He contemplated his image in the mirrors” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Steer (Verb) | to take someone or something or make someone or something go in the direction in which you want him, her, or it |
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"The main task of the new government will be to steer the country towards democracy" |
| Viable (Adjective) | able to work as intended or able to succeed |
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"In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels" |
| Rebound (Verb) | If an action rebounds on you, it does not have the effect you hoped for but has an unpleasant effect on you instead |
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"His continual demands for sympathy rebounded on him because his friends finally stopped listening" |
| Stodgy (Adjective) | Dull and uninspired; lacking originality or excitement |
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"Most of my students used informal, asymmetrical balance, as formal balance can seem stodgy and dull" |
| Tedious (Adjective) | too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. |
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"The meeting was so long and tedious, he was ready to climb the wall" |
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