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 28 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Ablution (Noun) | A cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual. |
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While the bandaging no longer takes place, the ritual ablutions are still performed. |
| Astute (Adj) | Able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it |
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He was politically astute, and was soon appointed to a number of powerful committees in Congress. |
| Dawdle (Verb) | To do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary. |
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She told her daughter to quit dawdling and get dressed or she’d be late for school. |
| Impractical (Adj) | Not effective or reasonable, or (of people) not able to provide effective or simple solutions. |
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It’s impractical to buy things just because they’re on sale. |
| Loathe (Verb) | To hate someone or something |
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From an early age the brothers have loathed each other. |
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| Pragmatic (Adj) | Solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules. |
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In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. |
| Redundant (Adj) | (Especially of a word, phrase, etc.) unnecessary because it is more than is needed |
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My English teacher was strict with us if what we wrote was abstract, sentimental, or redundant. |
| Shrewd (Adj) | Having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage. |
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He was shrewd enough not to take the job when there was the possibility of getting a better one a few months later. |
| Unwary (Adj) | Not conscious of or careful about possible risks and dangers. |
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Even today, the understanding of intellectual property protection in different countries, or groups of countries, is a minefield for the unwary or uninformed. |
| Whine (Noun) | To make a long, high, sad sound |
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Leon's dog was sitting by the door whining, so I thought I'd better take it for a walk. |