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 309 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Vacuum (Noun) | a space entirely devoid of matter. |
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"The writer criticized the moral vacuum in society" |
| Disconcerting (adjective) | tending to cause discomfort, uneasiness or alarm; unsettling; troubling; upsetting. |
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"I found it very disconcerting to be in the function in which I was not invited" |
| Proxy (noun) | the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting. |
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"Your proxy will need to sign the form on your behalf" |
| Stark (adjective) | severe or bare in appearance or outline. |
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"The remains of the building stand as a stark reminder of the fire" |
| Beset (verb) | (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently. |
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"A lack of money is the greatest problem besetting the city today" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Eponymous (adjective) | (of a person) giving their name to something. |
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"Benko is the author of an eponymous opening line for the black pieces" |
| Fillip (noun) | something which acts as a stimulus or boost to activity. |
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"The news gave a fillip to the telecommunication sector" |
| Saving grace (noun) | the redeeming grace of God. |
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"Dogs are a man’s best friend and a cop’s saving grace" |
| Uptick (noun) | a small increase or slight upward trend. |
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"Unfortunately, the passage of the law didn’t translate into an uptick of tenants using vouchers in the city, Martin acknowledged" |
| Underscore (Noun) | a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis. |
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"The Labour Department figures underscore the shaky state of the economic recovery" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Torment (Noun) | severe physical or mental suffering. |
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"Every day when he got on the bus, the bully began to torment the quiet child" |
| Copious (Adjective) | abundant in supply or quantity. |
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"It takes a copious amount of food to suppress my hungry appetite" |
| Dysfunction (Noun) | disruption of normal social relations. |
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"The West knew that these institutions were dysfunctional – but not to which breathtaking extent" |
| Stringent (Adjective) | not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards |
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"There are stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in our building" |
| Xenophobic (Adjective) | having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries. |
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"As a result, the new parliament is distinctly more xenophobic and illiberal than its predecessor" |
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