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 345 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Stubborn (Adjective) | having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so. |
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“A stubborn refusal to learn from experience” |
| Altercation (Noun) | a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. |
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“I had an altercation with the ticket collector” |
| Disruptive (Adjective) | causing or tending to cause disruption. |
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“Disruptive pupils” |
| Gallows (Noun) | execution by hanging. |
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“He was saved from the gallows by a last-minute reprieve” |
| Aisle (Noun) | a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or train. |
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“The musical had the audience dancing in the aisles” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disinclination (Noun) | a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm. |
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“Lucy felt a strong disinclination to talk about her engagement” |
| Combative (Adjective) | ready or eager to fight or argue. |
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“He made some enemies with his combative style” |
| Notorious (Adjective) | famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. |
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“Los Angeles is notorious for its smog” |
| Crude (Adjective) | in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. |
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“Crude oil” |
| Pernicious (Adjective) | having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way |
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“The pernicious influences of the mass media” |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prompt (Verb) | (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling). |
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"We would be grateful for the prompt payment of your account" |
| Alacrity (Noun) | brisk and cheerful readiness. |
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"It was an interesting challenge and I responded with alacrity" |
| Erode (Verb) | gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed. |
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"A bad justification will erode closeness" |
| Oversight (Noun) | the action of overseeing something. |
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"His name was omitted through an oversight" |
| Dodgy (Adjective) | dishonest or unreliable |
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"You never know how dodgy the witness is going to be" |
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