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 attempt to stop the progression of.
► Capable of doing many things competently
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
► A long flat-topped fixture in a store or bank across which business is conducted with customers.
2. bluff
► An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.
► Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion
3. accomplish
► To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.
► To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
4. compromise
► To drive away by scattering, or so to cause to vanish.
► A large or dense group of insects, esp. flying ones.
► Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen
► A thing that is granted, esp. in response to demands.
5. primarily
► 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.