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 105 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Vitiate (Verb) | Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of |
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Development programmes have been vitiated by the rise in population |
| Ferocity (Noun) | The state or quality of being ferocious |
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The ferocity of the storm caught them by surprise |
| Adversary (Adjective) | One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute |
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Davis beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals |
| Unprecedented (Adjective) | Never done or known before |
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The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence |
| Ecstasy (Noun) | An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement |
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There was a look of ecstasy on his face |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckon (Verb) | Be of the opinion |
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He reckons that the army should pull out entirely |
| Astute (Adjective) | Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage |
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An astute businessman |
| Controversy (Noun) | Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion |
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The design of the building has caused controversy |
| Devastating (Adjective) | Highly destructive or damaging |
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A devastating cyclone |
| Exertion (Noun) | Physical or mental effort |
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She was panting with the exertion |
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