Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle 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. Impertinent
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
2. Omnivore
► One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
3. Parasite
► One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► A disorderly commotion or disturbance.
4. Unanimous
► Using or marked by the use of few words; terse or concise.
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► To condescend to give or grant
5. Nebula
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
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.