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 338 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Anguish (Verb) | be extremely distressed about something. |
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"He suffered the anguish of watching his son go to prison" |
| Pursuant (Adverb) | in accordance with (a law or a legal document or resolution). |
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"A complaint was made pursuant to section 13 of the Act of 1987" |
| Erode (Verb) | gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. |
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"A bad justification will erode closeness" |
| Dislodge (Verb) | knock or force out of position. |
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"They needed a bulldozer to dislodge the rock" |
| Litigant (Adjective) | involved in a lawsuit. |
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"His fate would be no different from that of a conventional legally aided litigant in modern times" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispensation (Noun) | exemption from a rule or usual requirement. |
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"They saw signs of new dispensation everywhere" |
| Confer (Verb) | grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right). |
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"He wanted to confer with his colleagues before reaching a decision" |
| Crony (Noun) | a close friend or companion. |
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"The man was playing games with his cronies" |
| Collegium (Noun) | an organization for people who have similar interests or who do similar work, especially in a university. |
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"This collegium continued to exist till the time of Alaric" |
| Mere (Adjective) | used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is. |
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"It was certainly more to than this mere opportunism" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Canon (Noun) | a general law or criterion by which something is judged. |
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"All they have is administrative fiat which fails any of the canons of the rule of law" |
| Woo (Verb) | seek the favor, support, or custom of. |
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"Political parties have roped in Bollywood stars only to woo the young" |
| Trammel (Noun) | restrictions or impediments to freedom of action. |
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"Protesters refused to let anyone trammel their first amendment rights and pushed for freedom and equality for all" |
| Venturous (Adjective) | tending to take risks or daring experiences |
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"A venturous daredevil, Emily loved doing thrill-seeking activities on vacation including swimming with sharks" |
| Staid (Adjective) | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint |
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"Over the last few years he has taken the staid world of opera by storm" |
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