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. Thermodynamics
► The use of words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal meaning.
► To increase the positive charge or valence of (an element) by removing electrons.
► Physics that deals with the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy.
2. Parabola
► Of the same or similar nature or kind
► To make an accusation against.
► Having a harmful effect; injurious.
3. Abrogate
► To abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority.
► The use of unnecessarily wordy and indirect language.
► To seize another’s place, authority, or possession wrongfully.
4. Gamete
► Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.
► To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.
5. Facetious
► Cheerfully confident; optimistic.
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