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 347 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Stubborn (Adjective) | difficult to move, remove, or cure. |
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"The man was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong" |
| Disruptive (Adjective) | causing or tending to cause disruption. |
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"Ramesh's disruptive behaviour put intense pressure on his family" |
| Gallows (Noun) | a structure, typically of two uprights and a crosspiece, for the hanging of criminals. |
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"Save a thief from gallows and he will help hang you" |
| Logjam (Noun) | a crowded mass of logs blocking a river. |
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"The logjam on the railways is now playing havoc with the national economy" |
| Tactics (Noun) | an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end. |
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"They planned the tactics for the next day's battle" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disruption (Noun) | disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process. |
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"The strike is expected to cause delays and disruption to flights" |
| Persuade (Verb) | induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument. |
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"They couldn't persuade him into accepting their terms" |
| Stature (Noun) | importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. |
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"Mary was surprised to spot her husband, recognizable by his small stature and familiar shirt, walking across the river" |
| Combative (Adjective) | ready or eager to fight or argue. |
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"He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes" |
| Partisan (Noun) | prejudiced in favour of a particular cause. |
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"You must listen to both points of view and try not to be partisan" |
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Intimidate (verb) | frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. |
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"Her boss intimidates her" |
| Ephemeral (Adjective) | Lasting for a short time |
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"The time is ephemeral so don’t waste it" |
| Ardent (Adjective) | Characterized by strong enthusiasm |
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"One should be an ardent supporter for the right cause" |
| Mandate (noun) | an official order or commission to do something. |
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"They carried out the governor’s mandate to build more roads" |
| Dissidence (Noun) | disagreement over a matter |
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"So much is said nowadays about the dissidence of the spiritual and intellectual worlds" |
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