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. Tsunami
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
2. Introspection
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
3. Technique
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
4. Mutation
► To condescend to give or grant
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
5. Flourish
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
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.