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 87 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Arraigned (Verb) | call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge. |
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“her sister was arraigned on charges of attempted murder” |
| Conspirator (Noun) | a person who takes part in a conspiracy. |
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“conspirators had planned to seize the state” |
| Credentials (Noun) | a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person’s background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something. |
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“recruitment is based mainly on academic credentials” |
| Totemic (Adjective) | regarded as being symbolic or representative of a particular quality or concept. |
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“the totemic image of Bogart represents an immutably powerful mystique” |
| Fringe (Noun) | an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material. |
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“a long grey skirt with a fringe” |
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| Entail (Verb) | involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence. |
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a situation which entails considerable risks” |
| Pendency (Noun) | the state, condition, or period of being pending or awaiting settlement. |
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the defendant should be restrained from further public comment during the pendency of the trial” |
| Vindictive (Adjective) | having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge. |
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"the criticism was both vindictive and personalized” |
| Tortuous (Adjective) | full of twists and turns. |
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“the route is remote and tortuous” |
| Competent (Adjective) | having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully. |
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“an infinitely competent mother of three” |