Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

PARLAY

DEFINITION:
A single bet that links together two or more individual wagers

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Then comes the parlay attempt.
►The Key West Citizen, 01/05/2026

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5 Middle School Words

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1. Quarantine

► An alteration or change, as in nature, form, or quality.

► To abstain from or act together in abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with as an expression of protest or disfavor or as a means of coercion

► Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.

► The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

2. Xylem

► The supporting and water-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels; woody tissue.

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

► Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers, on the border of the x-ray region, to about 380 nanometers, just beyond the violet in the visible spectrum.

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

3. Phloem

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

► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.

► The food-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting of sieve tubes, fibers, parenchyma, and sclereids.

► A cult or religious movement, a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

4. Fallacy

► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief

► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.

► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.

► A state of uncertainty or perplexity.

5. Impertinent

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

► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.

► To stress or emphasize; intensify

► Being without or almost without hope

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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.