Words in the News

This Week's Word In The News 

SIMLUATED

DEFINITION:
Made to look like or have the features of something else.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Here’s the full simluated injury report:
The Boston Herald, 02/02/2026

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1. Tsunami

A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.

A teacher and guide in spiritual and philosophical matters.

A Y-shaped protein on the surface of B cells that is secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus

The arrangement of events in time


2. Renegade

Grossly offensive to decency or morality.

One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter.

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

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


3. Salmonella

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

The supporting and water-conducting tissue of vascular plants, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels; woody tissue.

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

A state of uncertainty or perplexity.


4. Bizarre

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

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night

Self-examination.

A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation


5. Decorum

Appropriateness of behavior or conduct

The right or privilege of voting; franchise.

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

A cult or religious movement, a group sharing particular (often unorthodox) political and/or religious beliefs.


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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.