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Words 8th graders should know
September 12,2008 jb
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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
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when you think you know something
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Beverage
Definition
a drink
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Productively
Definition
effieciently, making good use of your time
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Trivial
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of very little importance or value; insignificant
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Optimism
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positive
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Persistence
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the act or fact of persisting
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Disdainful
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full of or showing disdain; scornful
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Miscellanious
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consisting of members or elements of different kinds
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Clearance
Definition
the act of clearing
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Clarication
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to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity
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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
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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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a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc.
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Compassionate
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having or showing compassion
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Acrobatic
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of, pertaining to, or like an acrobat or acrobatics
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Memorandum
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reminder
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Buoancy
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the power to float or rise in a fluid
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Anatomy
Definition
composition of something
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Vegetarian
Definition
abstaining from meat
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Dominant
Definition
ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence
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Coscientious
Definition
controlled by or done according to conscience
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