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 50 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Culminate (Verb) | Reach a climax or point of highest development. |
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At the end of the night, the concert will culminate in a huge fireworks display. |
| Debase (Verb) | Reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. |
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The politician tried to debase his rival’s good reputation by spreading false rumors about him. |
| Dexterous (Adjective) | Showing or having skill, especially with the hands. |
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Since I do not often use my left hand, I am not dexterous when I use it for writing. |
| Flagrant (Adjective) | (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. |
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The bruises on the boy’s legs revealed the flagrant abuse he had suffered at home. |
| Intransigence (Noun) | Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something. |
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I can’t understand Rachel’s intransigence, considering that we have undeniable proof that her idea is incorrect. |
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| Leeway (Noun) | The amount of freedom to move or act that is available. |
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My boss grants me leeway to make my own decisions. |
| Nudge (Verb) | Coax or gently encourage (someone) to do something. |
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After her late night out partying, both parents nudge their daughter to wake her up during the church service. |
| Proactive (Adjective) | (of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened. |
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Emergency procedures are proactive measures to ensure everyone’s safety. |
| Proliferation (Noun) | Rapid increase in the number or amount of something. |
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Because of quick housing proliferation over the past few years, it’s much easier to find a dorm room at my college. |
| Stonewall (Verb) | Delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by being evasive. |
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Picketing protestors were determined to stonewall the peace talks and keep the lockout going. |