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 53 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| SKULK (verb) | to move about in a sly or secret manner. |
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When the criminal surveyed the jewelry store, he tried to skulk around the neighborhood without being noticed. |
| REGNANT (adjective) | reigning; ruling. |
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After all, a queen regnant sits on the throne and the monarchy must be feeling pressure from its seemingly more progressive neighbors. |
| DISTRATE (adjective) | distracted or absent-minded. |
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He grew more and more distrait as hours passed without confirmation that there were survivors of the plane crash |
| BENIGNANT (adjective) | having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others. |
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The queen had a benignant reputation and was loved for her caring treatment of others. |
| RIPOSTE (noun) | a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism. |
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A riposte to that argument was provided by Sea Containers, the shipping group headed by James Sherwood. |
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| DISSEMBLE (verb) | conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs. |
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The con man did his best to dissemble his real motives from the wealthy widow |
| NONPAREIL (adjective) | having no match or equal; unrivalled. |
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The champions deserved the title because they were nonpareil all season and won every game. |
| STENTORIAN (adjective) | (of a person's voice) loud and powerful. |
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When my father speaks in a stentorian voice, I know I’m in trouble. |
| FARRAGO (noun) | a confused mixture. |
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The present gun law is a farrago of nonsense as most of it is unenforceable. |
| LENITY (noun) | kind, gentle, or compassionate treatment especially towards someone who is undeserving of it. |
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This savage punishment was approved by the higher officers of the navy, who showed great lenity to men of their own rank. |