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 156 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| 1) Plea (Noun) | a request made in an urgent and emotional manner. |
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“he made a dramatic plea for disarmament” |
| Confiscate (Verb) | take or seize (someone’s property) with authority. |
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“the guards confiscated his camera” |
| Worrisome (Adjective) | causing anxiety or concern |
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“a worrisome problem” |
| Dispute (Noun) | a disagreement or argument. |
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“a territorial dispute between the two countries” |
| Entrench (Verb) | establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely. |
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“ageism is entrenched in our society” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Transition (Noun) | the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. |
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“students in transition from one programme to another” |
| Massacre (Noun) | an indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of many people |
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“reports of massacres by government troops” |
| Soaring (Adjective) | increase rapidly above the usual level |
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“the cost of living continued to soar” |
| Autonomy (Noun) | freedom from external control or influence; independence |
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“the courts enjoy a considerable degree of autonomy” |
| Rationale (Noun) | a set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief. |
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“he explained the rationale behind the change” |
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| GK - India | Indian Committees |
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| GK - World | International Organizations Reports |
| Countries Capital Currency | |
| Deserts of the World | |
| GK - Abbreviations | Computer Abbreviations |
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| GK - Banking & Insurance | Types of Banks |
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