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. quell
► To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
► An individual step, or stage, in any process or scale of values.
► To overpower; to subdue; to put down.
► To make stable or firm; to confirm.
2. imperious
► To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
► Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
► To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.
► To run away with quick light steps, to scamper.
3. detail
► Something small enough to escape casual notice.
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
4. symbolism
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► Anticipating something with anxiety or fear.
► To set fire to (something), to light (something)
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
5. meander
► To relate a story or series of events by speech or writing.
► To bump into or brush against while in motion.
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.