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 10 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Adapt(Verb) | To Accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation |
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Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments. |
| Adversarial(Adjective) | Relating to hostile opposition |
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An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life. |
| Austere(Adjective) | Stern and forbidding |
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My boss had an austere expression on her face. |
| Coincide(Verb) | To happen at the same time |
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It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals. |
| Dire(Adjective) | Hopeless and dangerous or fearful |
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When the police didn’t explain what was happening right away, Jane knew that the situation must be dire. |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Empirical(Adjective) | Derived from experience, observation, or an experiment |
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You Need empirical evidence to support your claim. |
| Imposition(Noun) | An unnecessary burden |
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If it’s not too much of an imposition, could you proofread my paper |
| Lucrative(Adjective) | Capable of making a lot of money |
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Writing books isn’t a particularly lucrative career, unless you’re J.K. Rowling. |
| Obsolete(Adjective) | No longer used |
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Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they’re making a huge comeback. |
| Pristine(Adjective) | Clean and fresh as if new; spotless. |
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As curator of the town museum, I keep all of the artifacts in pristine condition. |