
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
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold
2. Ellipse
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
3. Spectrum
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► To condescend to give or grant
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
4. Guru
► Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
5. Bamboozle
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► To take in by elaborate methods of deceit