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 67 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Gimmick (Noun) | a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade. |
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“it is not so much a programme to improve services as a gimmick to gain votes” |
| Shore up (Verb) | to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it |
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They shored up the roof |
| Spur (Verb) | a factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action. |
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“spiralling house prices are beginning to act as a disincentive to development” |
| Disincentives (Noun) | a factor, especially a financial disadvantage, that discourages a particular action. |
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spiralling house prices are beginning to act as a disincentive to development” |
| Inherent (Adjective) | existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. |
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“any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers” |
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| Ameliorate (Verb) | make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. |
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the reform did much to ameliorate living standards” |
| Agrarian (Adjective) | relating to cultivated land or the cultivation of land. |
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“Brazil is rapidly diversifying its agrarian economy” |
| Fillip (Noun) | something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity. |
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the halving of car tax would provide a fillip to sales” |
| Dole (Noun) | benefit paid by the state to the unemployed. |
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“I was on the dole for three years” |
| Prudent (Adjective) | acting with or showing care and thought for the future. |
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"no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose” |