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. Bandolier
► A closed plane figure bounded by three or more line segments.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
2. Impertinent
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
3. Flourish
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► To condescend to give or grant
► The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
4. Dialogue
► An unstable, poisonous allotrope of oxygen.
► Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative
5. Divulge
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► A proportional part or share.
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
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.