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 75 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Anticipate (Verb) | regard as probable; expect or predict |
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“she anticipated scorn on her return to the theatre” |
| Divergent (Adjective) | tending to be different or develop in different directions. |
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“divergent interpretations” |
| Confront (Verb) | come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent |
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“300 policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters” |
| Spike (Noun) | a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material |
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“the oil price spike” |
| Shadow (Verb) | follow and odserve (someone) closely and secretly. |
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“he had been up all night shadowing a team of poachers” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Faltering (Adjective) | losing strength or momentum. |
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his faltering career” |
| Prudent (Adjective) | acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
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“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”. |
| Galvanized (Verb) | shock or excite (someone) into taking action. |
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“the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action” |
| Dexterity (Noun) | skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. |
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“her dexterity with chopsticks” |
| Incur (Verb) | become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions. |
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“I will pay any expenses incurred” |