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. Guru
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
2. Toxin
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
3. Formidable
► A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
4. Gargoyle
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
5. Voracious
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
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.