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 41 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Artifice (Noun) | Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others. |
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When the con artist tried to fool the old man with his artifice, he found himself in front of the man’s loaded shotgun. |
| Conflate (Verb) | Combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one. |
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I was able to conflate the two processes into one, blending it down into a solid formula. |
| Disparage (Verb) | Regard or represent as being of little worth. |
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It is never right to disparage people based on ethnicity. |
| Exigent (Adjective) | Pressing; Demanding. |
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I try not to be exigent with my students, but as a teacher I have to press them to get their work done. |
| Fetter (Verb) | Confine or restrict (someone). |
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It could fetter the independence of the judiciary. |
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| Guile (Noun) | Sly or cunning intelligence. |
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A Shady salesman usually relies on a combination of quick thinking and guile. |
| Hone (Verb) | To make sharp or sharper |
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Honed the knifeʼs blade to razor-like sharpness |
| Indubitable (Adjective) | Impossible to doubt; Unquestionable. |
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The indubitable benefit of using coupons is the ability to save money. |
| Inexplicable (Adjective) | Unable to be explained or accounted for. |
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Although Will is normally a good kid, his inexplicable behavior today surprised everyone and got him kicked out of school. |
| Petulant (Adjective) | (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered. |
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When the movie started, the petulant infant would not stop crying because of the loud noise. |