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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 

LITIGANT

DEFINITION:
Someone involved in a lawsuit.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
With the widespread and transformative use of artificial intelligence — particularly generative AI — in daily life, federal and state courts in New Mexico are finding self-represented litigants and some attorneys filing legal cases containing false or misleading information.
The Albuquerque Journal, 04/13/2026

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. Tumult

The practice of professing beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not hold or possess; falseness.

To honor the memory of with a ceremony

A disorderly commotion or disturbance.

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


2. Guru

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles

Grossly offensive to decency or morality.

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

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


3. Immune

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

A characteristic rate or rhythm of activity; a pace

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive


4. Unanimous

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

An embankment built to prevent flooding

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


5. Malignant

Harmful, malevolent, injurious. Harmfully cancerous.

To take in by elaborate methods of deceit

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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