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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 

RESPIRATORY

DEFINITION:
Relating to breathing.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
They weren’t warned to wear respiratory and other personal protection because the burning composite materials from the F-35 stealth fighter were releasing potentially harmful airborne particles and fibers, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque.
The Albuquerque Journal, 03/30/2026

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. Exult

To rejoice greatly; be jubilant or triumphant

One thing conceived as representing another; a symbol.

Forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim.

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


2. Strategy

In a deplorable state of distress or misfortune; miserable.

The science and art of using all the forces of a nation to execute approved plans as effectively as possible during peace or war.

Self-examination.

Any of several rod-shaped bacteria, of the genus Salmonella, that cause food poisoning and other diseases.


3. Immune

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

A grotesque ornamental figure or projection.

The right or privilege of voting; franchise.

A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.


4. Unanimous

A poisonous substance, especially a protein, that is produced by living cells or organisms.

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates

Sharing the same opinions or views; being in complete harmony or accord.

Any of various nonplacental mammals, including kangaroos, opossums, bandicoots, and wombats, found principally in Australia and the Americas.


5. Tranquility

Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

One who habitually takes advantage of the generosity of others without making any useful return.

The quality or state of being tranquil; serenity.


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