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. multitude
► The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.
► Strange or mysterious, esp. in an unsettling way
► The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it
► A great amount or number, often of people.
2. abolish
► The line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional figure.
► Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
► The dividing line or location between two areas.
► To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
3. engross
► Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, esp. information.
► To completely engage the attention of.
► Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
► To send someone away and forbid that person from returning.
4. outlandish
► Emitting light; glowing brightly
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
5. precipice
► Emitting light; glowing brightly
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► The brink of a dangerous situation.
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.