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. Abjure
► The process in cell division by which the nucleus divides.
► Eating and drinking in moderation.
► Not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination.
► To renounce under oath; forswear.
2. Fatuous
► Vacuously, smugly, and unconsciously foolish.
► The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
► Needless repetition of the same sense in different words; redundancy.
3. Equinox
► The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
► Needless repetition of the same sense in different words; redundancy.
► Having one’s true identity concealed.
4. Kinetic
► Of, relating to, or produced by motion.
► Lacking purpose or vitality; feeble or ineffective.
► Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid.
5. Totalitarian
► Attended by favorable circumstances; propitious.
► Warlike in manner or temperament; pugnacious.
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.