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 47 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Attrition (Noun) | The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure. |
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As a result of teacher attrition, a lot of classrooms are overcrowded. |
| Benign (Adjective) | Gentle and kind. |
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Around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign. |
| Coruscate (Verb) | (of light) flash or sparkle. |
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The flashlight was used to coruscate a message to the other campers across the lake. |
| Heft (Verb) | Lift or carry (something heavy). |
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Reluctantly, she hefted herself up and picked up the phone. |
| Interdict (Noun) | An authoritative prohibition, in particular |
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Because I failed most of my classes last term, my parents will probably interdict me from working this semester. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Intransigent (Adjective) | Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. |
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John remained intransigent in restricting his gift to the rescue children. |
| Impasse (Noun) | A situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock. |
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Because of the impasse between workers and management, the factory has been closed for two weeks. |
| Naught (Noun) | The numerical symbol 0 or the absence of number or quantity represented by it |
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The pleas for peace have been for naught as the war has been going on for over five years. |
| Shrill (Adjective) | (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing. |
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When Rose was stabbed, she let out a shrill scream. |
| 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. |