Words in the News Quiz
5 High 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. Kinetic
► Of, relating to, or produced by motion.
► To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.
► Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
► Having a bad disposition; surly.
2. Hypotenuse
► Having a bad disposition; surly.
► Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
► The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
3. Incontrovertible
► Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
► Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid.
► A factor that determines a range of variations; a boundary
► Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.
4. Gerrymander
► A factor that determines a range of variations; a boundary
► Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.
5. Fiduciary
► A diligent, dependable worker.
► Of or relating to a holding of something in trust for another.
► Cheerfully confident; optimistic.
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.