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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 

PLOY

DEFINITION:
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
“First of all, I think it’s important to recognize that the majority of the American people find this behavior deeply troubling,” said the 44th president, conceding that it does serve as an effective distraction and ploy for attention.
The Boston Herald, 02/16/2026

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. Impertinent

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

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

A disorderly commotion or disturbance.

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


2. Guerrilla

The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.

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

Relating to a system of writing, such as that of ancient Egypt, in which pictorial symbols are used to represent meaning or sounds or a combination of meaning and sound.

A member of an irregular, usually indigenous military or paramilitary unit operating in small bands in occupied territory to harass and undermine the enemy


3. Spectrum

A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

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

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


4. Parasite

Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline

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

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

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


5. Voracious

A state of uncertainty or perplexity.

Consuming or eager to consume great amounts of food; ravenous.

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

A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.


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