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 155 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Reluctance (noun) | unwillingness or disinclination to do something. |
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“she sensed his reluctance to continue” |
| Breach (noun) | an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. |
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“a breach of confidence” |
| Contention (noun) | heated disagreement. |
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“the captured territory was the main area of contention between the two countries” |
| Convention (noun) | a way in which something is usually done. |
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“to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres” |
| Espionage (noun) | the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information |
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“the camouflage and secrecy of espionage” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Castigates (verb) | reprimand (someone) severely |
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“he was castigated for not setting a good example” |
| Rejoice (verb) | feel or show great joy or delight. |
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“we spent the evening rejoicing at our victory” |
| Annul (verb) | declare invalid (an official agreement, decision, or result). |
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“the elections were annulled by the general amid renewed protests” |
| Saner (adjective) | (of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill. |
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“hard work kept me sane” |
| Reprieve (verb) | cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). |
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“under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved” |
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Exams
| Competitive Exams - College Entrance Exams | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Notification | ||
| Diploma | NITC New Delhi | Goa Diploma Admissions 2019 | |
| Graduate | WBJEE JECA | ||
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| Competitive Exams - Practice Sets | |
|---|---|
| Category | Quiz |
| Quant Aptitude | Spotting Errors |
| Quant Aptitude | Current Affairs |
| Insurance Awareness | Insurance Awareness |
GK
| General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations | |
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| Topic | Name of the Article |
| GK - India | National Highways |
| UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India | |
| Indian River Projects | |
| GK - World | ICC World Cup 2019 Quiz |
| International Stadiums | |
| ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Indian Financial Institutions |
| Banking Abbreviations & Finance Abbreviations | |
| Insurance Domain Abbreviations | |
| GK - Banking & Insurance | Payment Banks – India |
| Credit card – Debit card – Smart card | Priority Sector Lending |