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 69 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Blowing up (Noun) | the violent shattering or exploding of something. |
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“the blowing-up of several apartment blocks” |
| Smithereens (Noun) | small pieces. |
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“a grenade blew him to smithereens” |
| Accentuate (Verb) | make more noticeable or prominent. |
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“his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch” |
| Deterrence (Noun) | the action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. |
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“nuclear missiles remain the main deterrence against possible aggression” |
| Surmise (Verb) | suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it. |
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“he surmised that something must be wrong” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Dwell (Verb) | think, speak, or write at length about (a particular subject, especially one that is a source of unhappiness, anxiety, or dissatisfaction). |
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“I’ve got better things to do than dwell on the past” |
| Goad (Verb) | provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction. |
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“he was trying to goad her into a fight” |
| Warmongering (Adjective) | encouraging or advocating aggression towards other countries or groups. |
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“a nation controlled by a bloodthirsty warmongering madman” |
| Amiss (Adjective) | not quite right; inappropriate or out of place. |
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“an inspection revealed nothing amiss” |
| Plank (Verb) | put or set (something) down forcefully or abruptly. |
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“Ned planked the glasses in front of him” |