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. Parabola
► To bring under control; conquer.
► The iron-containing respiratory pigment in red blood cells of vertebrates.
► Deception by trickery or sophistry.
2. Acumen
► The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
► Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.
► Impossible to dispute; unquestionable
3. Unctuous
► Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
► Of or relating to a holding of something in trust for another.
► A system of names used in an art or science:
► Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning.
4. Filibuster
► A system of names used in an art or science:
► Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning.
► To insert or introduce between other elements or parts.
5. Usurp
► The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
► A diligent, dependable worker.
► To seize another’s place, authority, or possession wrongfully.
► An advocate of the extension of political voting rights, especially to women.
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.