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.
Words in the News Quiz
5 High 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. Abjure
► The predominant influence, as of a state, region, or group, over another or others.
► Of, relating to, or produced by motion.
► Mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree.
► To renounce under oath; forswear.
2. Inculcate
► To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.
► To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill.
► Having a bad disposition; surly.
3. Tempestuous
► To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.
► A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality
► To separate or get rid of (an undesirable part); eliminate.
4. Oligarchy
► A diligent, dependable worker.
► To bring under control; conquer.
► Government by a few, especially by a small faction of persons or families.
► Full of or exhibiting servile compliance; fawning.
5. Vehement
► Eating and drinking in moderation.
► A system of names used in an art or science:
► Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid.
