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 144 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Posit (Verb) | put forward as fact or as a basis for argument. |
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“the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature” |
| Compliance (Noun) | the action or fact of complying with a wish or command. |
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“the ways in which the state maintains order and compliance” |
| Trajectory (Noun) | the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. |
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“the missile’s trajectory was preset” |
| Circumspection (Noun) | the quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks. |
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“circumspection is required in the day-to-day exercise of administrative powers” |
| Apprehension (Noun) | anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen. |
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"he felt sick with apprehension" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Churn (Verb) | move or cause to move about vigorously. |
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“the seas churned” |
| Critique (Noun) | a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory |
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“a critique of Marxist historicism” |
| Indictment (Noun) | a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. |
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“an indictment for conspiracy” |
| Plummet (Verb) | fall or drop straight down at high speed. |
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“a climber was killed when he plummeted 300 feet down an icy gully” |
| Reiterate (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” |
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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 | Simple Interest |
| Quant Aptitude | Data Interpretation |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | Indian Finance Ministers |
| Indian Vice-Presidents | |
| Indian Committees | |
| GK - World | Father of Various Fields |
| Father of Nations | |
| World Tribal Groups | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Education Abbreviations |
| Science Information Technology Abbreviations | |
| Sports Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Important Committees – Banking Sector |
| Monetary Policy Committee | Indian Banks Association |