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 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. Metamorphosis
► The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
► The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
► A marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function.
► Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
2. Interpolate
► Not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination.
► Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
► To insert or introduce between other elements or parts.
3. Fiduciary
► Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
► Of or relating to a holding of something in trust for another.
► Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.
► Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.
4. Notarize
► Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.
► Lacking social polish; tactless.
► An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
5. Quasar
► Needless repetition of the same sense in different words; redundancy.
► Of the same or similar nature or kind
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