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 236 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Flippant (Adjective) | showing or having a rude attitude of not being serious esp. by trying to be amusing when most people expect you to be serious |
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“The mandible is protracted and retracted in chewing.” |
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| Reprimand (Noun) | to tell someone, esp. officially, that his or her behavior is wrong and not acceptable |
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"The committee reprimanded and censured him for his uncooperative attitude.” |
| Cajole (Verb) | to persuade someone to do something they might not want to do, by pleasant talk and (sometimes false) promises |
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“He really knows how to cajole people into doing what he wants.” |
| Adjudication (noun) | a formal judgment on a disputed matter. |
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“Articles 5 and 6 both deal with the promptness with which an adjudication must proceed against criminal defendants.” |
| Acquittal (noun) | a judgment or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. |
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“Now the choice is go to trial on a felony assault charge and hope for an acquittal or plead guilty to a misdemeanor.” |
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| Condign (adjective) | (of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved. |
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“I may pity him, and even understand his motives, but a murderer is still deserving of condign punishment.” |
| Contrite (Adjective) | feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. |
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“She must be humble and contrite.” |
| Abdicate (Verb) | (of a monarch) renounce one’s throne. |
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“Because the mother chose to abdicate her role as a parent, her children have become the terrors of the neighborhood.” |
| Copious (Adjective) | abundant in supply or quantity. |
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“The storm produced a copious amount of rain.” |
| Castigated (Verb) | reprimand (someone) severely. |
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“The principal castigates the student who has insult their teacher.” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage | Polarize (Verb) | restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction. |
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“The issue has polarized the center community” |
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| Cynicism (Noun) | an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism. |
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"In a world full of Cynicism she was the one person I felt I could trust.” |
| Hegemony (Noun) | leadership or dominance, especially by one state or social group over others. |
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“To say they have priority is not to say they have complete hegemony.” |
| Conspire (verb) | make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act. |
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“The Culprit conspired to overthrow the government” |
| Throng (Noun) | A crowd of people or animals |
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“we parked the car and made our way to the little tearoom, packed with throngs of tourists.” |
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