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 86 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| plight (noun) | a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. |
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“we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight of children living in poverty” |
| Carcasses (Noun) | the dead body of an animal. |
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“she saw the mud-covered carcass of a sheep” |
| Bleak (Adjective) | (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements. |
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“a bleak and barren moor” |
| Lobby (Verb) | seek to influence (a legislator) on an issue. |
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“they insist on their right to lobby Congress” |
| Evinced (Verb) | reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate. |
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“the news stories evinced the usual mixture of sympathy and satisfaction” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Turbulence (Noun) | violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid. |
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the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence” |
| Perilous (Adjective) | full of danger or risk |
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“a perilous journey south” |
| Cocktail (Noun) | an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice or cream. |
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we began with prawn and avocado cocktail” |
| Buoyed (Verb) | keep (someone or something) afloat. |
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the creatures could swim, both buoyed up and cooled by the water” |
| Prodding (Verb) | poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object |
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“he prodded her in the ribs” |