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 297 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Abrogate (verb) | repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). |
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"To abrogate one iota of his power was to abrogate the whole" |
| Beckons(verb) | appear attractive or inviting. |
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"She was beckoning them in to shore" |
| Moot (Adjective) | subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty. |
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"It is again a moot point whether India’s ASAT test and its positioning as a critical element in India’s strategic defense capability, will have the desired impact that the nation’s leaders hope for" |
| Adhere (Verb) | to continue to obey, believe in, or support something, esp. a custom or belief |
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"College coaches have to adhere to the rules about recruiting high school students" |
| Invigorate (Verb) | to give life, vigor, or spirit to |
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"The fresh air and sunshine invigorated the children after a long winter indoors" |
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| Garner (Verb) | gather or collect (something, especially information or approval). |
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"the church members are trying to garner enough funds to purchase the pastor a new house" |
| Proclivity (Noun) | a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. |
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"His proclivity for cooking made him a big hit in the homeowner’s association" |
| Repine (verb) | feel or express discontent; fret. |
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"The soldiers repine for their families when they are stationed overseas" |
| Embellish (verb) | to make something sound or look better or more acceptable than it is in reality |
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"Grandma likes to embellish her knitting by hiding secret messages in the pattern" |
| Culling (Verb) | select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources. |
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"In nine months, we as a group, tracked an unknown number of missing children, culling out two hundred and eleven How attempted to locate" |
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| Radicalization (Noun) | process of making someone more extreme in religious belief |
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"This was the period of growing radicalization of the working class" |
| Segregation (Noun) | keeping apart, separation |
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"The community fought to end segregation in schools and housing" |
| Hackles (Verb) | erectile hairs which rise when angry or alarmed. |
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"The dog continued to growl, its hackles raised" |
| Abrogation (Noun) | repeal or abolition of a law or agreement. |
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"Article 371 was abrogated in 2019" |
| Spurt (Noun) | gush out in a sudden forceful stream, spray, fountain |
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"He cut his finger and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes" |
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