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 91 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Pragmatic (Adjective) | Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations |
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A pragmatic approach to politics |
| Reprieve (Noun) | Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). |
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Under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved |
| Blatant (Adjective) | Done openly and unashamedly |
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Blatant lies |
| Jeopardize (Verb) | Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm |
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A devaluation of the dollar would jeopardize New York’s position as a financial centre |
| Arbitrary (Adjective) | Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system |
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An arbitrary decision |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Incumbent (Adjective) | Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility |
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It is incumbent on the government to give a clear lead |
| Hefty (Noun) | Large and heavy |
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A Hefty young chap |
| Conducive (Adjective) | Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible |
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An environment which is conducive to learning |
| Inevitable (Noun) | Certain to happen; unavoidable |
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War was inevitable |
| Accuse (Verb) | Charge (someone) with an offence or crime |
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He was accused of murdering his wife’s lover |