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 330 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayhem (Noun) | violent or extreme disorder; chaos. |
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“complete mayhem broke out” |
| Snuffed (Verb) | extinguish (a candle or flame). |
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“a breeze snuffed out the candle” |
| Staggering (Noun) | astonish or deeply shock. |
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“I was staggered to find it was six o’clock” |
| Inured (Verb) | accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant. |
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“these children have been inured to violence” |
| Probe (Noun) | a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter. |
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“a probe into city hall corruption” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reiterated (Verb) | say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
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“she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support” |
| Apathetic (Adjective) | showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. |
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“an apathetic electorate” |
| Bereavement (Noun) | the action or condition of being bereaved. |
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”there is no right way to experience bereavement” |
| Liable (Adjective) | responsible by law; legally answerable. |
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“the credit-card company is liable for any breach of contract” |
| Baulked (Verb) | hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. |
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“he balked at such a drastic solution” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leash (Noun) | a restraint (Noun) |
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"I managed to hold my anger in leash until she had gone" |
| Conceive (Verb) | create (an embryo) by fertilizing an egg. |
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"He couldn't conceive of a time when he would have no job" |
| Subsequent (Adjective) | coming after something in time; following. |
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"The story will be continued in subsequent parts of the series" |
| Peg (Verb) | fix, secure, or mark with a peg or pegs. |
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"I'll peg out the clothes before I go to work" |
| Laxity (Noun) | lack of strictness or care. |
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"The company must maintain strict discipline and allow no laxity" |
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