Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

LITIGANT

DEFINITION:
Someone involved in a lawsuit.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
With the widespread and transformative use of artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI — in daily life, federal and state courts in New Mexico are finding self-represented litigants and some attorneys filing legal cases containing false or misleading information.
The Albuquerque Journal, 04/13/2026

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5 Middle School Words

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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

Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

The supporting and water-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels; woody tissue.

One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.

To have a great ambition or ultimate goal


3. Parasite

Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.

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

A diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas or both, visible as luminous patches or areas of darkness


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Common Core State Standard
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.