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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 

PARLIAMENTARIAN

DEFINITION:
A consultant who advises the presiding officer and other officers, committees, and members on matters of parliamentary procedure.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Mia Cooper, a parliamentarian for the district, brought her daughter to district meetings and state-level education forums as the girl grew up.
The Los Angeles Times, 03/09/2026

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. Immune

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

The distribution of energy emitted by a radiant source, arranged in order of wavelengths.

A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen.

To stress or emphasize; intensify


2. Parasite

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

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.

Self-examination.


3. Cower

A person with masterly skill or technique in the arts.

Self-examination.

The act of resting or the state of being at rest.

To cringe in fear


4. Salmonella

Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold

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

A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters (0.62 mile).

A proportional part or share.


5. Yacht

The method or result of concealing personnel or equipment from an enemy by making them appear to be part of the natural surroundings

The food-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting of sieve tubes, fibers, parenchyma, and sclereids.

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

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


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