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 66 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Enact (verb) | make (a bill or other proposal) law/put into practice (an idea or suggestion). |
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“the pressure group’s aim was to see the proposals enacted" |
| Underlie (verb) | (especially of a layer of rock or soil) lie or be situated under (something)/ be the cause or basis of (something). |
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“limestone underlies much of the site” |
| Incur (verb) | become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behavior or actions. |
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“I will pay any expenses incurred" |
| precision (noun) | the quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate. |
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“the deal was planned and executed with military precision" |
| Bode (verb) | be a portent of a particular outcome. |
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“their argument did not bode well for the future” |
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| Lopsided (adjective) | with one side lower or smaller than the other. |
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“a lopsided grin” |
| Incumbents (noun) | the holder of an office or post. |
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“the present incumbent will soon be retiring” |
| Deter (verb) | discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences |
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“only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election” |
| Diligently (adverb) | in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties. |
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“he spends his nights diligently working on his dissertation” |
| Predicament (noun) | a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. |
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“the club’s financial predicament” |