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 40 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Conflate (Verb) | Combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one. |
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To conflate art and science, teachers must design activities that blend the two. |
| Echelon (Noun) | A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society. |
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The prominent college ranks among the top echelon of schools in the nation. |
| Hurl (Verb) | Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force. |
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Pitchers will hurl the baseball at the catchers in a baseball game which will usually get clocked at a 100 miles per hour. |
| Mingle (Verb) | Mix or cause to mix together. |
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The spies decided to mingle in with the crowd and see if they could find the killer. |
| Nexus (Noun) | A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. |
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Along with examining the major political issues of the day, his new column will focus on the increasingly controversial nexus between business and politics. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Perambulate (Verb) | To travel by foot for exercise or pleasure |
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They decided to take a short cut and perambulate over the large hill. |
| Redact (Verb) | Edit (text) for publication. |
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Some of the conclusions in the report have been redacted. |
| 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. |
| Supine (Adjective) | Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence. |
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My brother-in-law is a lazy fellow who will sleep with his head up in a supine position all day long. |
| Woo (Verb) | Seek the favor, support, or custom of. |
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Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young. |