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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.
This Week's Word In The News 

JEOPARDIZE

DEFINITION:
Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
“Pursuing the primary further would only jeopardize the likelihood of defeating Maura Healey in November.”
The Boston Herald, 05/11/2026

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. Silhouette

A drawing consisting of the outline of something, especially a human profile, filled in with a solid color.

A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.

A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant


2. Hologram

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.

The pattern produced on a photosensitive medium that has been exposed by holography and then photographically developed.

The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.


3. Sect

A cult or religious movement, a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

To condescend to give or grant


4. Nebula

Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk.

A diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas or both, visible as luminous patches or areas of darkness

Being without or almost without hope

To pound, crush, or grind to a powder or dust.


5. Deduction

The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.

A rebirth or revival.

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

Any of various relatively small sailing or motor-driven vessels used for pleasure cruises or racing.


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