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 149 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Vetting (Verb) | make a careful and critical examination of (something). |
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“proposals for vetting large takeover bids” |
| Purview (Noun) | the scope of the influence or concerns of something. |
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“such a case might be within the purview of the legislation” |
| Scrutinised (Verb) | examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. |
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“customers were warned to scrutinize the small print” |
| Vociferous (Adjective) | expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful. |
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“he was a vociferous opponent of the takeover” |
| Lax (Adjective) | not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful |
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“lax security arrangements at the airport” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Integral (Adjective) | necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental. |
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“games are an integral part of the school’s curriculum” |
| Onus (Noun) | Somthing that is one's duty or responsibility |
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"the onus is on you to show that you have suffered loss" |
| Persuade (Verb) | induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument |
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“it wasn’t easy, but I persuaded him to do the right thing” |
| Retrieval (Noun) | the process of getting something back from somewhere |
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“the investigation was completed after the retrieval of plane wreckage” |
| Segregation (Noun) | the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others |
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“the segregation of pupils with learning difficulties” |
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| GK - India | Rajya Sabha Members List |
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| Highest Civilian Awards | |
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| Finance Abbreviations | |
| Indian Financial Institutions | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Indian Public Sector Banks |
| Banking Codes | Countries and Central Banks |