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This Week's Word In The News 

PROPOSITION

DEFINITION:
Something offered for consideration or acceptance.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
proposition 10 was considered a landmark policy.
The Los Angeles Times, 12/15/2025

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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

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.

Appropriateness of behavior or conduct


2. Zoology

The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.

The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.

One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.


3. Embargo

One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.

Any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, that cause food poisoning and other diseases.

A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation

Any of various nonplacental mammals, including kangaroos, opossums, bandicoots, and wombats, found principally in Australia and the Americas.


4. Light-Year

The distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year.

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.


5. Levee

One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.

Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold

An embankment built to prevent flooding

The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.


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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.