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English
8th Grade
02/08/2011

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ephemeral
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momentary; lasting for a brief time

(as in an idea)

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evanescent
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quickly passing; fleeting; fading
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sporadic
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occurring at irregular or isolated instances; infrequent
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transient
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short in duration or stay
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erratic
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lacking consistency; without definite direction
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fledgling
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a young or inexperienced person
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neophyte
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a beginner; newcomer
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novice
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a person new to a field or activity
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tyro
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beginner; rookie; apprentice
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alacrity
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cheerful willingness; eagerness; promptness
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apprehensive
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uneasy; dreading; anxious
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auspicious
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favorable; promising success; propitious
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