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 81 provides the readers with a collection of useful vocabulary for newspapers.
Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Synonyms | Usage |
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| Rescinded (Verb) | revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement). |
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“the government eventually rescinded the directive” |
| Draconian (Adjective) | (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe. |
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“the Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws” |
| Perishable (Adjective) | (especially of food) likely to decay or go bad quickly. |
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“the storage of perishable foods” |
| Emphasise (Verb) | give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing. |
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"they emphasize the need for daily, one-to-one contact between parent and child" |
| Unfettered (Adjective) | not confined or restricted. |
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“his imagination is unfettered by the laws of logic” |
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| Segregate (Verb) | set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide. |
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“apprehensions about groups segregated from the rest of society” |
| Indictment (Noun) | a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. |
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“an indictment for conspiracy” |
| Contentious (Adjective) | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial. |
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“a contentious issue” |
| Fringe (Noun) | an ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material. |
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“a long grey skirt with a fringe” |
| Clinching (Verb) | confirm or settle (a contract or bargain). |
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“the Texan wanted to impress him to clinch a business deal” |