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 107 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Oppressive (Adjective) | Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment |
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An oppressive dictatorship |
| Perverse (Adjective) | Showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable |
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Kate’s perverse decision not to cooperate held good |
| Arbitrary (Adjective) | Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system |
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An arbitrary decision |
| Apparently (Adverb) | As far as one knows or can see |
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The child nodded, apparently content with the promise |
| Acrimony (Noun) | Bitterness or ill feeling |
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The AGM dissolved into acrimony |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Append (Verb) | Add (something) to the end of a written document |
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The results of the survey are appended to this chapter |
| Gratuitous (Adjective) | Done without good reason; uncalled for |
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Gratuitous violence |
| Blatant (Adjective) | (Of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly |
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Blatant lies |
| Aberrant (Adjective) | Departing from an accepted standard |
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This somewhat aberrant behaviour requires an explanation |
| Coup (Noun) | A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government |
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He was overthrown in an army coup |
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Study Guide
Exams
| Competitive Exams - College Entrance Exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Notification | ||
| Diploma | NITC New Delhi | Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | WBJEE JECA | ||
| Click Here For – All India Entrance Exam Notifications | |||
Daily CA
Job-Alerts
SP Quiz
| Competitive Exams - Practice Sets | |
|---|---|
| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Profit and Loss |
| Reasoning Ability | Spotting Errors |
| Current Affairs | Current Affairs |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
|---|---|
| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - World | North America Countries Capitals Currencies |
| Important Battles – World History | |
| Nobel Prize Winners List | |
| GK - India | Indian Republic Day Chief Guests |
| Indian Railway Ministers | |
| Padma Awards 2019 | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Science Information Technology Abbreviations |
| International Organizations Abbreviations | |
| Education Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | First Banks in India |
| Bank Accounts Types | |