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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.
This Week's Word In The News 

PARLIAMENTARIAN

DEFINITION:
A consultant who advises the presiding officer and other officers, committees, and members on matters of parliamentary procedure.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Mia Cooper, a parliamentarian for the district, brought her daughter to district meetings and state-level education forums as the girl grew up.
The Los Angeles Times, 03/09/2026

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. analyze

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of something, esp. information.

To build or form something by assembling parts.


2. falter

Speech or language that is incomprehensible or unintelligible; gibberish.

Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

To waver or be unsteady.

The person, place or thing from which something (information, goods, etc.) comes or is acquired.


3. chronological

Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed

Make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.

Of a central nature, first and foremost

In order of time from the earliest to the latest


4. conspicuous

Hidden, secret

Obvious or easy to notice.

Anything that assures a certain outcome.

A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.


5. tactic

A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.

Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.

A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care


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