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 45 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Benign (Adjective) | Gentle and kind. |
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You would never have guessed his intentions from the benign expression on his face. |
| Despotic (Adjective) | Of or typical of a despot; tyrannical. |
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Under orders from the despotic ruler, citizens were denied the freedom of speech. |
| Embolden (Verb) | Give (someone) the courage or confidence to do something. |
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The coach hoped his speech would embolden his team to win the playoff game |
| Esoteric (Adjective) | Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. |
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The medical research was so esoteric that only a few physicians could actually understand the results. |
| Exonerate (Verb) | (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. |
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The job of the defense attorney is to exonerate his clients and keep them out of jail. |
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| Grisly (Adjective) | Causing horror or disgust. |
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Many massacres in history fade while some linger as grisly curiosities. |
| Muzzle (Verb) | Prevent (a person or group) from expressing their opinions freely. |
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The highest court in the land came down heavily on the attempt by the administration to use its clout to muzzle the media. |
| Pernicious (Adjective) | Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. |
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If you are going to behave in such a pernicious manner, I would prefer to not be around you. |
| Rogue (Noun) | A dishonest or unprincipled man. |
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Although the rogue was engaged to be married, he found it easy to flirt with other women. |
| Wallow (Verb) | (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that one finds pleasurable). |
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Becky is a strong woman and not the type of person to wallow in gloom. |