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 77 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Inflow (Noun) | the movement of a large number of people or things or a large amount of money into a place. |
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“enormous inflows of foreign investment” |
| Uptick (Noun) | a small increase or slight upward trend. |
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“an uptick in foreign tourism” |
| Nimble (Adjective) | quick and light in movement or action; agile |
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“with a deft motion of her nimble fingers” |
| Robustness (Noun) | the quality or condition of being strong and in good condition. |
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“the overall robustness of national and international financial systems” |
| Dovish (Adjective) | supporting discussion or other peaceful solutions in political relationships rather than the use of force |
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He is a dovish politican who was one of the signers of a model peace treaty. |
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| Trajectory (Noun) | the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. |
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"aerodynamic forces change the trajectory of the ball" |
| Disruptive (Adjective) | causing or tending to cause disruption. |
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“breaking a disruptive technology into the market is never easy” |
| Erratic (Adjective) | not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. |
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“her breathing was erratic” |
| Crippled (Adjective) | (of a person) unable to walk or move properly; disabled. |
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“a crippled old man” |
| Render (Verb) | cause to be or become; make. |
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“money serves as a reward for services rendered” . |