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This Week's Word In The News 

DONNED

DEFINITION:
To have put something on, as in clothing or hats.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Quarterback Matthew Stafford donned his neoprene undergarment.
The Los Angeles Times, 01/19/2026

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5 Middle School Words

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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. Virtuoso

The act of resting or the state of being at rest.

A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.

A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.

Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder


2. Embargo

To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.

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

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.


3. Tsunami

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.

A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.

A picture or decorative design made by setting small colored pieces, as of stone or tile, into a surface.

Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative


4. Sacrifice

Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline

Forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim.

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates

An embankment built to prevent flooding


5. Unanimous

Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.

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

A fungus, usually of the class Ascomycetes, that grows symbiotically with algae,

Any of various relatively small sailing or motor-driven vessels used for pleasure cruises or racing.


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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.