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 138 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Disparities (noun) | a great difference. |
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“economic disparities between different regions of the country” |
| Stark (adjective) | severe or bare in appearance or outline. |
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“the ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky” |
| Neonatal (noun) | relating to newborn children (or other mammals). |
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“special attention is given to mortality in the neonatal period” |
| Assessed (verb) | evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of. |
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“the committee must assess the relative importance of the issues” |
| sober (adjective) | serious, sensible, and solemn. |
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“a sober view of life” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laggards (noun) | a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others. |
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“staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards” |
| Resounding (adjective) | unmistakable; emphatic. |
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“a resounding smack across the face” |
| truncated (verb) | shorten (something) by cutting off the top or the end. |
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“a truncated cone shape” |
| Reiterated (verb) | say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
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“she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support” |
| Consensus (noun) | a general agreement. |
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“there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed” |
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| Public Finance and Budget | Financial Banking Institutions In India |