Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

SIMULCAST

DEFINITION:
A simultaneous transmission of the same programme on radio and television, or on two or more channels.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
He was a commentator for the Lakers alongside the venerable Chick Hearn, doing what was then a simulcast of radio and television.
The Los Angeles Times, 02/23/2026

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5 Middle School Words

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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. Hypocrisy

A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.

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

The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.


2. Nebula

A dense evergreen forest occupying a tropical region with an annual rainfall of at least 100 inches.

A diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas or both, visible as luminous patches or areas of darkness

A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.

The method or result of concealing personnel or equipment from an enemy by making them appear to be part of the natural surroundings


3. Hologram

The pattern produced on a photosensitive medium that has been exposed by holography and then photographically developed.

Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates

Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd


4. Random

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates

Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd

A form of a verb that in some languages, such as English, can function independently as an adjective.

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.


5. Exult

Relating to a system of writing, such as that of ancient Egypt, in which pictorial symbols are used to represent meaning or sounds or a combination of meaning and sound.

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant

An embankment built to prevent flooding


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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.