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Cards Term Diversion Definition the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose Term Assumption Definition something taken for granted Term Beverage Definition any potable liquid, esp. one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk Term Shipment Definition The act or an instance of shipping goods. Term Productively Definition having the power of producing; generative; creative: a productive effort. Term Trivial Definition of very little importance or value; insignificant Term Optimism Definition a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome. Term Persistence Definition the act or fact of persisting Term Disdainful Definition expressing extreme contempt Term Miscellaneous Definition consisting of members or elements of different kinds; of mixed character Term Clearance Definition a formal authorization permitting access to classified information, documents, etc. Term Clarification Definition to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. Term Petition Definition 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: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law