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.
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. Bamboozle
► One that speaks for, represents, or advocates
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
2. Exult
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
3. Wretched
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
4. Mosaic
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
5. Labyrinth
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► The arrangement of events in time
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
