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 70 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Hostage (Noun) | a person seized or held as security for the fulfilment of a condition. |
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“they were held hostage by armed rebels” |
| Evidently (Adverb) | in a way that is clearly seen or understood; obviously. |
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"a work so evidently laden with significance” |
| Coercion (Noun) | the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. |
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They used coercion to obtain the confession. |
| Intensive (Adjective) | concentrated on a single subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous. |
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"she undertook an intensive Arabic course” |
| Grossly (Adverb) | in a very obvious and unacceptable manner; flagrantly. |
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“you have grossly insulted a member of the community” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Ramp up (Noun) | A ramp up is an increase in the amount of products or services a company sells, usually by expansion into new markets or geographic regions. |
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Pratt faces some significant headwinds on this ramp-up. |
| Uninspiring (Adjective) | not producing excitement or interest. |
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“an uninspiring game that United scarcely deserved to win” |
| Vigorously (Adverb) | in a way that involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously. |
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"she shook her head vigorously” |
| Inevitably (Adverb) | as is certain to happen; unavoidably. |
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“inevitably some details are already out of date” |
| Shunning (Verb) | persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution. |
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he shunned fashionable society” |