Words in the News Quiz
5 Middle 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. Spectrum
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
2. Nebula
► To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
3. Hypocrisy
► Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
4. Plateau
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► To condescend to give or grant
5. Unanimous
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
► A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
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.