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9th Grade
11/22/2010

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Term
amicably
Definition
adverb
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Term
antagonize
Definition
Verb
1. Cause (someone) to become hostile.
2. (of a substance) Act as an antagonist of (a substance or its action).
Term
appreciate
Definition
Verb
1. Recognize the full worth of.
2. Be grateful for (something).
Term
argument
Definition
noun
an oral disagreement; verbal opposition; contention; altercation.
Term
articulate
Definition
adjective
1. uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
2. capable of speech; not speechless.
Term
compete/competition
Definition
verb/noun
the act of competing; rivalry for supremacy, a prize, etc.
Term
controversy
Definition
noun
a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.
Term
cooperate
Definition
verb
Act jointly; work toward the same end.
2. Assist someone or comply with their requests.
Term
differences
Definition
noun
the state or relation of being different; dissimilarity
Term
equity
Definition
noun
the quality of being fair or impartial; fairness; impartiality
Term
grievance
Definition
noun
a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress
Term
issue
Definition
noun/verb
the act of sending out or putting forth; promulgation; distribution
something that is printed or published and distributed, esp. a given number of a periodical
a point, matter, or dispute, the decision of which is of special or public importance
Term
mediate
Definition
verb/adj.
(verb) to settle issues as an intermediary between parties; reconcile.
(adj.) acting through, dependent on, or involving an intermediate agency; not direct or immediate.
Term
survival
Definition
noun
the act or fact of surviving, esp. under adverse or unusual circumstances.
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war/battle
Definition
verb/noun
an extended contest, struggle, or controversy
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