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 82 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Defiance (Noun) | open resistance; bold disobedience. |
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“an act of defiance” |
| Dispensation (Noun) | exemption from a rule or usual requirement. |
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“although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play before her birthday” |
| Arbiter (Noun) | a person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter. |
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the Secretary of State is the final arbiter” |
| Reputation (Noun) | the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. |
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“his reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery” |
| Transgressing (Verb) | go beyond the limits of (what is morally, socially, or legally acceptable). |
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she had transgressed an unwritten social law” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Silhouette (Noun) | the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background. |
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“she paused to see its silhouette against the dimming sky” |
| Postulated (Verb) | suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief. |
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“his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes” |
| Tremendous (Adjective) | very great in amount, scale, or intensity. |
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“Penny put in a tremendous amount of time” |
| expertise (noun) | expert skill or knowledge in a particular field. |
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“technical expertise” |
| Unrelenting (Adjective) | not yielding in strength, severity, or determination. |
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“the heat was unrelenting” |