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 54 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENT (VERB) | Release |
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I vented a shriek when the dog suddenly jumped on me |
| DIMINUTIVE (ADJECTIVE) | Tiny |
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Sagar is feeling diminutive hunger right now. |
| SINISTER (ADJECTIVE) | Evil |
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He is a sinister person. |
| KINDLE (VERB) | Start a fire |
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The dacoit kindled the village. |
| AROMA (NOUN) | Scent |
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I am experiencing the nice aroma of doughnuts. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANTER (NOUN) | teasing |
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His t-shirt had some banter line written over it. |
| EXTENSIVELY (ADVERB) | widely |
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The demonetisation scheme benefitted the masses extensively. |
| COINCIDE (VERB) | go along with |
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I can coincide with his idea. |
| PALPABLE (ADJECTIVE) | visible |
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The committee’s fervour is palpable in every recommendation. |
| CONFLUENCE (NOUN) | convergence |
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The confluence of warm and cold temperatures is going to create a powerful storm. |