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 303 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Laxity (Noun) | lack of strictness or care |
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"Laxity in the observance of this rule will result disastrously" |
| Demolish (Verb) | to easily defeat someone |
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"He harangued the Indians, and exhorted them to demolish the fort" |
| convict (Verb) | declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law. |
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"A person who has been convicted of a criminal offense" |
| Impend (Verb) | be about to happen. |
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"We have no thought to impede the paths to closer relationship" |
| Saffron (Noun) | an orange-yellow flavoring, food colouring, and dye made from the dried stigmas of a crocus. |
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"The yellow seeds of lilies will answer nearly the saffron’s purpose" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Credibility (Noun) | the quality of being trusted and believed in. |
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"The art and practice of selling one’s credibility for future delivery" |
| Persecution (Noun) | hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs; oppression. |
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"Grief and persecution had in a former instance inspired her with the love of solitude" |
| Earnest (Adjective) | resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction. |
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"As Philothea turned towards her companion, she met Aspasia’s earnest gaze" |
| Unison (Noun) | simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech. |
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"It is desirable to have these experiments at least worked by the class in unison" |
| Deprivation (Noun) | the damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society. |
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"She eventually overcame the deprivations of her childhood" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Plaudit (Noun) | an expression of praise or approval |
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"The proud parents bragged that their daughter had received many plaudits for her academic achievements" |
| Determinant (Noun) | a factor which decisively affects the nature or outcome of something. |
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"One of the main determinants of bond prices is the gap between their fixed coupons and prevailing market rates" |
| Pursue (Verb) | follow or chase (someone or something) |
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"The representative said that Japan would continue to pursue the policies laid down at the London summit" |
| Reiterate (Verb) | say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
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"We would like to reiterate that confirmation copy will be coming by mail soon" |
| Indisputable (Adjective) | unable to be challenged or denied |
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"The need for life-extending therapies in cancer is indisputable" |
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