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 88 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Preside (Verb) | be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering. |
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“the prime minister will preside at an emergency cabinet meeting” |
| Onslaught (Noun) | a fierce or destructive attack. |
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“a series of onslaughts on the citadel” |
| Deplorable (Adjective) | deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable. |
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“children living in deplorable conditions” |
| Aggrieved (Adjective) | feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. |
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“they were aggrieved at the outcome” |
| Anguish (Verb) | severe mental or physical pain or suffering |
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“she shut her eyes in anguish” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Contended (Verb) | struggle to surmount (a difficulty). |
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“she had to contend with his uncertain temper” |
| Purported (Adjective) | appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged. |
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“the purported marriage was void” |
| Acquiescent (Adjective) | ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants. |
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“his acquiescent mood” |
| Redacted (Verb) | edit (text) for publication. |
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“a confidential memo which has been redacted from 25 pages to just one paragraph” |
| Exonerates (Verb) | (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. |
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“an inquiry exonerated those involved” |