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. Repose
► A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).
► Similarity in some respects between things that are otherwise dissimilar.
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
2. Spectrum
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
► A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
3. Guru
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
4. Tranquility
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
5. Decorum
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
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.