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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 

OLIGARCHY

DEFINITION:
Government by the few, especially despotic power exercised by a small and privileged group for corrupt or selfish purposes.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans’ rights and the future of democracy.
Albuquerque Journal, 01/20/2025

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. Tempo

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

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation


2. Guru

A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation

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

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

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.


3. Flourish

To proclaim publicly

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

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline


4. Immune

Marked by hearty conviviality and good cheer.

Being without or almost without hope

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

The main character in a drama or other literary work.


5. Yacht

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

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

Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition.

Having no specific pattern, purpose, or objective.


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