Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

DEFINITION:
The study of the brain related to specific psychological processes and behaviors.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Local experts in mental health, political science and neuropsychology told the Dayton Daily News that elections can be a difficult time for mental health as strongly held beliefs can be challenged by deep political divides.
Dayton Daily News, 07/22/2024

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5 Middle 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. Gargoyle

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.

A closed plane figure bounded by three or more line segments.

A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night


2. Lichen

A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,

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

Having a backbone or spinal column.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive


3. Hieroglyphic

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.

Relating to a system of writing, such as that of ancient Egypt, in which pictorial symbols are used to represent meaning or sounds or a combination of meaning and sound.

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


4. Toxin

To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.

In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.

A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.

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


5. Labyrinth

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

An intricate structure of interconnecting passages through which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.

An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.


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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.