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 79 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unabashed (Adjective) | not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed. |
|
“he was unabashed by the furore his words provoked” |
| Glimpses (Noun) | a momentary or partial view./ see or perceive briefly or partially. |
|
“she caught a glimpse of the ocean” |
| Reiteration (Noun) | the action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
|
“the reiteration of his campaign promise to cut taxes” |
| Scrutiny (Noun) | critical observation or examination. |
|
“every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny” |
| Monolith (Noun) | a large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument. |
|
“we passed Stonehenge, the strange stone monoliths silhouetted against the horizon” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emphatic (Adjective) | expressing something forcibly and clearly. |
|
“the children were emphatic that they would like to repeat the experience” |
| Fleeing (Verb) | run away from a place or situation of danger. |
|
“to escape the fighting, his family fled from their village” |
| Persecution (Noun) | hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs; oppression. |
|
“her family fled religious persecution” |
| Boastful (Adjective) | “he always seemed to be rather boastful and above himself” |
|
“he always seemed to be rather boastful and above himself” |
| Strides (Verb) | walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction. |
|
“he strode across the road” |