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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. Strategy

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

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

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

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


2. Tempo

Self-examination.

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

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

One that speaks for, represents, or advocates


3. Despondent

Being without or almost without hope

Either of two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator.

One that takes in everything available, as with the mind.

A form of a verb that in some languages, such as English, can function independently as an adjective.


4. Dialogue

Conversation between characters in a drama or narrative

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

A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

To abstain from or act together in abstaining from using, buying, or dealing with as an expression of protest or disfavor or as a means of coercion


5. Bamboozle

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

A dense evergreen forest occupying a tropical region with an annual rainfall of at least 100 inches.

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

A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.


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