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
► To stress or emphasize; intensify
► The act of resting or the state of being at rest.
► A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
2. Nocturnal
► Of, relating to, or occurring in the night
► Appropriateness of behavior or conduct
► A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.
► To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.
3. Delegate
► Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles
► A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
► Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.
4. Bandolier
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► A conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image.
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
5. Silhouette
► To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
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.