LS.CCS.4/5/6 Grades 3-12: Students are asked to determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words through multiple choice vocabulary quizzes. Quizzes are designed to help students demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in words, acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words, and gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Students are then asked to find the words within the newspaper and copy the sentence for context to its overall meaning or function in a sentence.
Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words
Click on the correct answer in the quiz below.
Then see if you can find the word in your newspaper -- the print edition, the website or the digital edition and copy the sentence for context. NOTE: High School words are much harder to find!
1. Despondent
► A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
► Being without or almost without hope
2. Parasite
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
3. Tsunami
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
4. Bandolier
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
5. Mutation
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.