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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 

CONDUIT

DEFINITION:
A means of transmitting or distributing.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
It’s the only conduit for those without a direct relationship with Banksy to reach out to the artist, whose identity has never been confirmed.
The Tampa Bay Times, 08/03/2026

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. Hieroglyphic

Relating to a system of writing, such as that of ancient Egypt, in which pictorial symbols are used to represent meaning or sounds or a combination of meaning and sound.

To have a great ambition or ultimate goal

A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.


2. Jaunty

Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

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

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


3. Guru

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

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

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

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.


4. Divulge

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

To proclaim publicly

A disorderly commotion or disturbance.

Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers, on the border of the x-ray region, to about 380 nanometers, just beyond the violet in the visible spectrum.


5. Jovial

Of or relating to the range of invisible radiation wavelengths from about 4 nanometers, on the border of the x-ray region, to about 380 nanometers, just beyond the violet in the visible spectrum.

Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

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

Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.


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