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 306 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Enthuse (Verb) | express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something. |
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“they both enthused over my new look” |
| Desperation (Noun) | a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour. |
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“she wrote to him in desperation” |
| Devouring (Verb) | destroy completely. |
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“the hungry flames devoured the old house” |
| Whittled (Verb) | reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps. |
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“the shortlist of fifteen was whittled down to five” |
| Liability (Noun) | the state of being legally responsible for something. |
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“once you contact the card protection scheme your liability for any loss ends” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Contingent (Adjective) | subject to chance. |
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“the contingent nature of the job” |
| Falter (Verb) | lose strength or momentum. |
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“the music faltered, stopped, and started up again” |
| Pruning (Verb) | reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts. |
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“the workforce was pruned” |
| Hog (Verb) | take or use most or all of (something) in an unfair or selfish way. |
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“he never hogged the limelight” |
| Attrition (Noun) | the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure. |
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“the council is trying to wear down the opposition by attrition” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Precedent (Noun) | an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. |
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"The judgment on pension rights has established a precedent" |
| Apex (Noun) | the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point. |
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"He was at the apex of his career" |
| Resolution (Noun) | a firm decision to do or not to do something. |
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"We found a resolution to the dispute" |
| Landmark (Noun) | an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location. |
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"The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous landmark in San Francisco" |
| Insolvency (Noun) | The state of being insolvent. |
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"The company is close to insolvency" |
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