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This Week's Word In The News 

BOON

DEFINITION:
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
A Miami World’s Fair would potentially result in a big tourism boon for the state and region, including the Florida Keys.
The Key West Citizen, 01/26/2026

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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. Undulate

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

To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.


2. Zoology

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

Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.

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

Self-examination.


3. Protagonist

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

Self-examination.

The repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables

The main character in a drama or other literary work.


4. Tariff

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant

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

A schedule of prices or fees.

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


5. Heritage

To cringe in fear

The act of reasoning from factual knowledge or evidence.

Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.

A proportional part or share.


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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.