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september 12,2008 LG
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8th Grade
09/12/2008

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diversion
Definition
the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose
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assumption
Definition
something taken for granted; a supposition
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beverage
Definition
any potable liquid
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shipment
Definition
an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo
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productively
Definition
having the power of producing
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trivial
Definition
of very little importance or value
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optimism
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a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome
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persistence
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the act or fact of persisting.
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disdianful
Definition
expressing extreme contempt
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miscellaneous
Definition
consisting of members or elements of different kinds
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clearance
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the act of clearing
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clarification
Definition
to make clear or intelligible
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petition
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a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit:
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panoramic
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an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area in all directions
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enamel
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to cover
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compassionate
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having or showing compassion
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acrobatic
Definition
having an aroma
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irresponsible
Definition
not responsible
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memorandum
Definition
a short note designating something to be remembered
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buoyancy
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the power to float or rise in a fluid
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anatomy
Definition
the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants
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vegetarian
Definition
dose not eat meat
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domiant
Definition
is the condition of having control or power over people, animals, or things.
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