Words in the News Quiz
5 High School 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. Photosynthesis
► A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.
► Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
► Government by a few, especially by a small faction of persons or families.
2. Notarize
► Not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination.
► Having a bad disposition; surly.
► A system of names used in an art or science:
3. Vacuous
► To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.
► To repeat in concise form. To make a summary.
► To bring under control; conquer.
► Lacking serious purpose or occupation; idle.
4. Orthography
► A marked change in appearance, character, condition, or function.
► The art or study of correct spelling according to established usage.
► A product of disintegration, destruction, or wearing away; debris.
5. Hemoglobin
► Vacuously, smugly, and unconsciously foolish.
► Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
► The iron-containing respiratory pigment in red blood cells of vertebrates.
► Having a harmful effect; injurious.
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.