TIE | The Los Angeles Times in Education

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. Chronology

► The arrangement of events in time

► The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.

► A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

► Self-examination.

2. Unanimous

► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.

► Forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim.

► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.

► To proclaim publicly

3. Flourish

► Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers, on the border of the x-ray region, to about 380 nanometers, just beyond the violet in the visible spectrum.

► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

► To honor the memory of with a ceremony

► Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

4. Jovial

► Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.

► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.

5. Suffrage

► The right or privilege of voting; franchise.

► A Y-shaped protein on the surface of B cells that is secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus

► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.

► Any of various nonplacental mammals, including kangaroos, opossums, bandicoots, and wombats, found principally in Australia and the Americas.

Common Core State Standard
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.

JEOPARDIZE

Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words

JEOPARDIZE
DEFINITION: Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure	FOUND IN THE NEWS: “Pursuing the primary further would only jeopardize the likelihood of defeating Maura Healey in November.” ►The Boston Herald, 05/11/2026

JEOPARDIZE

Words in the News Quiz5 Middle School Words

Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle School Words