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. Pulverize
► A schedule of prices or fees.
► Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.
► The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.
► To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.
2. Tempo
► A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace
► An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.
► To have a great ambition or ultimate goal
► The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.
3. Formidable
► To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive
► Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder
► Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.
4. Exult
► Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.
► To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant
► Being without or almost without hope
5. Bizarre
► Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.
► Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd
► To condescend to give or grant
