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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 

RESPIRATORY

DEFINITION:
Relating to breathing.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
They weren’t warned to wear respiratory and other personal protection because the burning composite materials from the F-35 stealth fighter were releasing potentially harmful airborne particles and fibers, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque.
The Albuquerque Journal, 03/30/2026

Words in the News Quiz
5 High 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. Nonsectarian

To impress (something) upon the mind of another by frequent instruction or repetition; instill.

Not limited to or associated with a particular religious denomination.

A product of disintegration, destruction, or wearing away; debris.

Having one’s true identity concealed.


2. Nadir

The clear, yellowish fluid portion of blood, lymph, or intramuscular fluid in which cells are suspended.

Clear to the understanding.

The lowest point

Vacuously, smugly, and unconsciously foolish.


3. Parabola

Lacking or marked by a lack of self-confidence; shy and timid.

A plane curve formed by the intersection of a right circular cone and a plane parallel to an element of the cone.

Interchanged, given, or owed to each other.

A temple tower of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.


4. Orthography

The art or study of correct spelling according to established usage.

The act or process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing.

Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful.

Noninterference in the affairs of others.


5. Unctuous

Having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful.

Noninterference in the affairs of others.

Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.

Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness.


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