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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. Random

A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.

A diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas or both, visible as luminous patches or areas of darkness

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive


2. Strategy

Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder

Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline

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

A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.


3. Solstice

Incorrectness of reasoning or belief

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

A cult or religious movement, a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

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


4. Maneuver

A state of uncertainty or perplexity.

A member of an irregular, usually indigenous military or paramilitary unit operating in small bands in occupied territory to harass and undermine the enemy

Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.

A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.


5. Zoology

A form of a verb that in some languages, such as English, can function independently as an adjective.

Having or demonstrating enthusiasm

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

In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.


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