Words in the News Quiz
5 Elementary 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. terse
► To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
► Brief, concise, to the point.
► Quick and neat in action; skillful.
► The smaller number or part, esp. a number that is less than half the whole number
2. unsightly
► To make clear; to free from obscurities; to brighten or illuminate.
► A process of compensation for losses.
► A thing that is granted, esp. in response to demands.
3. exasperation
► A thing that is granted, esp. in response to demands.
► Paying attention; noticing, watching, listening, or attending closely.
► The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.
4. abolish
► Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution)
► A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defense.
► Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.
► The brink of a dangerous situation.
5. recuperate
► To recover, especially from an illness; to get better from an illness.
► To completely engage the attention of.
► Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
► Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion
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.