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 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. Bandolier
► 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.
► An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.
► A schedule of prices or fees.
2. Flourish
► Incorrectness of reasoning or belief
► Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
3. Deduction
► An embankment built to prevent flooding
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
4. Guerrilla
► To condescend to give or grant
► The main character in a drama or other literary work.
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
5. Virtuoso
► The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.
► In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.
