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. Introspection
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
2. Heritage
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
3. Wretched
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
4. Tsunami
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
5. Levee
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
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.