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 99 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Buoyancy (Noun) | A high level of activity in an economy or stock market |
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There is renewed buoyancy in the demand for steel |
| Tepid (Adjective) | Showing little enthusiasm |
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The applause was tepid |
| Harbinger (Noun) | A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another |
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Witch hazels are the harbingers of spring |
| Succour (Noun) | Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress |
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The wounded had little chance of succour |
| Lacklustre (Adjective) | Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring |
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No excuses were made for the team’s lacklustre performance |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Advent (Noun) | The arrival of a notable person or thing |
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The advent of television |
| Myriad (Noun) | A countless or extremely great number of people or things |
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Myriads of insects danced around the light above my head |
| Coalition (Noun) | A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government |
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A coalition between Liberals and Conservatives |
| Nurture (Verb) | Care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing |
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Jarrett was nurtured by his parents in a close-knit family |
| Exaggerate (Verb) | Represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is |
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He was apt to exaggerate any aches and pains |
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Study Guide
| Section Name | Name of the Article |
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| Study-Guide | Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning Ability |
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General Awareness |
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Computer Awareness |
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English Knowledge |
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World of Words (WOW) |
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Descriptive Test |
Exams
| Category | Notification |
|---|---|
| Law | Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) |
| Uttar Pradesh Joint Entrance Examination (UPJEE) | |
| RULET 2019 | |
| Engineering | OJEE 2019 |
| GEEE 2019 | |
| SVNIRTAR PGET 2019 | |
| MANET MET 2019 | |
| Diploma | AUAT 2019 |
| AP PECET 2019 | |
| Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | DOST |
| DUET | |
| TUET | |
| Click Here For – All India Entrance Exam Notifications | |
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SP Quiz
| Category | Quiz |
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| Quant Aptitude | Number Series |
| Quadratic Equation | |
| Aptitude | |
| Time and Work | |
| Permutation and Combination | |
| Probability | |
| Speed and Time | |
| Ratios and Proportions | |
| Mensuration | |
| Profit and Loss | |
| Reasoning Ability | Blood Relations |
| Coding – Decoding | |
| Puzzles | |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Direction Sense | |
| General Awareness | General Awareness Quiz |
| English Language | General English Quiz |
| Computer Awareness | Computer Awareness Quiz |
| Banking Awareness | Banking Awareness Quiz |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs Quiz |