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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 

ARID

DEFINITION:
Being without moisture; extremely dry; parched.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The unpredictability of illegal fireworks make them dangerous in the arid desert climate, said Riddle, who is also bureau commander of Metro’s Northeast Area Command.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal, 06/30/2025

Words in the News Quiz
5 Elementary 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. eavesdrop

To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.

What something does or is used for.

The system of production and distribution and consumption.

To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity.


2. boundary

The dividing line or location between two areas.

Explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions)

The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.


3. sociable

Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.

Displeasing to the eye

Tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial.

To clarify or make something understandable


4. impending

To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own.

The result or outcome of a cause.

The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

Approaching; drawing near; about to happen


5. serenity

The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.

Dark or dreary in character; joyless, and grim.

To waver or be unsteady.

A relationship of resemblance or equivalence between two situations, people, or objects,


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