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This Week's Word In The News 

REMEDIATION

DEFINITION:
The action of remedying something, in particular of reversing or stopping environmental damage.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Chief Building Official Ron Wampler initially sent out a stop-work order by email on Wednesday to Marino Construction until a soil remediation plan is done, as advised by DEP officials.
The Key West Citizen, 03/02/2026

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1. Heritage

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

The locus of points for which the sum of the distances from each point to two fixed points is equal

An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant


2. Tempo

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark

One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.


3. Participle

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

An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.

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

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.


4. Gargoyle

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

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

To cringe in fear

A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.


5. Toxin

Having a backbone or spinal column.

A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation

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

Any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, that cause food poisoning and other diseases.


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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.