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 51 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Atrabilious (Adjective) | Given or marked by melancholy |
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Since my friend has a atrabilious temper I don’t approach him often. |
| Blitzkrieg (Noun) | A sudden and overwhelming military attack, A fast and powerful effort |
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Balakot camps was bombarded with a blitzkrieg by the IAF which ripe out the terror camps. |
| Contrition (Noun) | The state of feeling sorry for bad behaviour: the state of repentance. |
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The defendant pled guilty to the crime and expressed heartfelt contrition for the things he had done. |
| Covenant (Noun) | An agreement, agree by lease, deed, or other legal contract. |
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There was a covenant between the Indian government and British government to bring down the fugitive. |
| Inculcate (Verb) | To cause (something) to be learned by (someone) by repeating it again and again, to teach and impress by frequent repetitions and admonitions. |
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The candidates are inculcated with the good habits and the importance of discipline in their training period. |
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| Piquant (Adjective) | Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavour., pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind. |
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Gobblezz Restaurant have a secret piquant sauce that makes the dish scrumptious. |
| Plagiarize (Adjective) | To use the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own words or ideas. |
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The music director was fined for plagiarising the theme of the song. |
| Plaintive (Adjective) | Expressing suffering or sadness, sounding sad and mournful. |
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We could hear the plaintive cry of the wounded animal in the woods. |
| Scurrilous (Adjective) | Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. |
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There were scurrilous attacks on the party leader by the opposition. |
| Taciturn (Adjective) | Tending to be quiet, not speaking frequently. |
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He is somewhat taciturn young man. |