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. imperious
► The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
► The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus gained by a moving object
► Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
► Firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
2. translucent
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► Allowing light to pass through but diffusing it
► To sway back and forth; to totter or reel.
► A process of compensation for losses.
3. primarily
► A process of compensation for losses.
► Self-confidence; poise; composure.
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
► Of a central nature, first and foremost
4. compose
► To make something by merging parts.
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize.
5. obstacles
► A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects,
► Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
► The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
► Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.