Words in the News Quiz
5 Elementary 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. counter
► To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating skill.
► The place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent; place or point aimed at.
► A long flat-topped fixture in a store or bank across which business is conducted with customers.
► A large or dense group of insects, esp. flying ones.
2. relationship
► Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor
► Connection or association; the condition of being related.
► Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
3. disdain
► A feeling of contempt or scorn.
► To attempt to stop the progression of.
► To start (a fire) or light (a torch).
► Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy.
4. egregious
► Exceptional, conspicuous, outstanding, most usually in a negative fashion.
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
5. influence
► To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
► Allowing light to pass through but diffusing it
► Of a central nature, first and foremost
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.