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. Nuisance
► The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.
► One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
2. Boisterous
► Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline
► One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
3. Hologram
► Having or demonstrating enthusiasm
► Having a backbone or spinal column.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
4. Introspection
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
5. Jovial
► Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.
► A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark
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.