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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.
This Week's Word In The News 

ACCESS

DEFINITION:
The freedom or ability to obtain or make use of something.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Restrict access to out-of-state entities, like federal agencies, private entities, or other states, unless required by a court order or judicial warrant.
The Duluth News Tribune, 08/24/2026

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. Spectrum

A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.

The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.

Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

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


2. Accentuate

Any of various relatively small sailing or motor-driven vessels used for pleasure cruises or racing.

A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.

To stress or emphasize; intensify

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


3. Tempo

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

To cringe in fear


4. Impertinent

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

Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold

An embankment built to prevent flooding

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.


5. Eclectic

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.

The distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year.

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

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles


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