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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5 Middle School Words

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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. Levee

A rebirth or revival.

To cringe in fear

An embankment built to prevent flooding

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


2. Impertinent

The systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished.

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

Inspiring awe, admiration, or wonder

Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold


3. Recede

Forfeiture of something highly valued for the sake of one considered to have a greater value or claim.

To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark

A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

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


4. Immune

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

A proportional part or share.

Not subject to an obligation imposed on others; exempt.

The method or result of concealing personnel or equipment from an enemy by making them appear to be part of the natural surroundings


5. Xylem

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

A movement or procedure involving skill and dexterity.

Enforced isolation or restriction of free movement imposed to prevent the spread of contagious disease.

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


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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.