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 318 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Accord (Verb) | give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition). |
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“the powers accorded to the head of state” |
| Ferment (Noun) | agitation and excitement among a group of people, typically concerning major change and leading to trouble or violence. |
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“a period of political and religious ferment” |
| Factions (Noun) | a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics. |
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“the left-wing faction of the party” |
| Confined (Adjective) | restricted in area or volume; cramped. |
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“her fear of confined spaces” |
| Heinous (Adjective) | utterly odious or wicked. |
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“a battery of heinous crimes” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moot (Adjective) | subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty. |
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“whether the temperature rise was mainly due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point” |
| Bonhomie (Noun) | cheerful friendliness; geniality. |
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“he exuded good humour and bonhomie” |
| Inception (Noun) | the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. |
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“she has been on the board since its inception two years ago” |
| Fray (Verb) | show the effects of strain. |
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“as the temperature rose, tempers frayed” |
| Munificence (Noun) | the quality or action of being extremely generous. |
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“we must be thankful for his munificence” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediary (Noun) | a person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement; a mediator. |
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"He served as an intermediary between the workers and the executives" |
| Infringe (Verb) | actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). |
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"They claim that his use of the name infringes their copyright" |
| Traceable (Adjective) | able to be found or discovered. |
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"We will need to trace the electrical wires through the walls" |
| Encrypt (Verb) | convert (information or data) into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access. |
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"The software will encrypt the message before it is sent" |
| Validity (Noun) | the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency. |
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"Some researchers have questioned the validity of the test results" |
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