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Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

VIABLE

DEFINITION:
Able to work as intended or able to succeed. Able to continue to exist.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Trump contended that without that surplus, “Canada ceases to exist as a viable Country.
Alaska Dispatch, 02/03/2025

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5 High School Words

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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. Hypotenuse

An extremely distant, and thus old, celestial object whose power output is several thousand times that of our entire galaxy.

To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.

The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.

Tumultuous; stormy.


2. Incognito

Of or relating to money

Having one’s true identity concealed.

The use of obstructionist tactics, especially prolonged speechmaking, for the purpose of delaying legislative action.

Falling off or shed at a specific season or stage of growth:


3. Antebellum

To separate or get rid of (an undesirable part); eliminate.

Having a bad disposition; surly.

Belonging to the period before a war, especially the American Civil War.

The art or study of correct spelling according to established usage.


4. Laissez faire

To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.

To picture falsely; misrepresent.

The clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood, lymph, or intramuscular fluid in which cells are suspended.

Noninterference in the affairs of others.


5. Vacuous

The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.

Eating and drinking in moderation.

Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.

A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.


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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.