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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 

RECIPROCAL

DEFINITION:
Given, felt, or done in return. Reward the positive or punish the negative.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
With the reciprocal tariffs, Trump is effectively blowing up the rules governing world trade.
The Albuquerque Journal, 07/14/2025

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. Kilometer

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

To move in waves or with a smooth, wavelike motion.

An embankment built to prevent flooding

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


2. Alliteration

The drawing of a conclusion by reasoning; the act of deducing.

To honor the memory of with a ceremony

The repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words or in stressed syllables

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


3. Zoology

The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.

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

Having or demonstrating enthusiasm

An elevated, comparatively level expanse of land; a tableland.


4. Pulverize

One that is inconvenient, annoying, or vexatious; a bother.

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

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

A state of uncertainty or perplexity.


5. Protagonist

A state of uncertainty or perplexity.

To condescend to give or grant

A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.

The main character in a drama or other literary work.


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