Newspaper Vocabulary Words – Corruption Couldn’t be Rooted out

Imran Khan had a meeting with journalists where he discussed the prevailing political situation in Pakistan and why corruption couldn’t be rooted out. Dawn news published an article, covering this news and I selected 12 Newspaper vocabulary words from that article and explained them in this lesson. If you are preparing for a competitive exam, this lesson will help you. Newspaper Vocabulary Words with Urdu Meaning learning this video lesson will help you read the Newspaper without any confusion.

1. Root out                (Phrasal verb)

•       Meaning:

To find and remove something that is causing problem

2. In place (Phrase)

•       Meaning:

Working, established

3. Cite        (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To mention something as a reason or a proof

4. Accountability         (noun)

•       Meaning:

The fact of being responsible for what one has done and give a reason for this

5. Cleanse (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To thoroughly clean

6. End up   (Phrasal Verb)

•       Meaning:

To reach or come to a place which was not planned or expected

7. Pertain  (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To belong, be connected or associated

8. Prevailing       (Adjective)

•       Meaning:

Existing at a particular time, current

9. Tarnish  (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To destroy purity of something

10. Predict (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To say something will happen in future

11. Reinforce     (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To make something stronger

12. Rid       (Verb)

•       Meaning:

To make someone or something free