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Word Wisdom 4: Money for the Future
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7th Grade
09/30/2013

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Mission
Definition
A task or job that someone is given to do
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Remiss
Definition
Not showing enough care and attention
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Stipend
Definition
a usually small amount of money that is paid regularly to someone
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Promissory
Definition
containing or conveying a promise or assurance
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Pre-empt
Definition
1 to prevent (something) from happening

2 to take the place of (something)

3 to be shown instead of (another television program)
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pension
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1: an amount of money that a company or the government pays to a person who is old or sick and no longer works
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Compensation
Definition
1 something that is done or given to make up for damage, trouble, etc.
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exempt
Definition
: not required to do something that others are required to do
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redeemable
Definition
1: to make (something that is bad, unpleasant, etc.) better or more acceptable

2: to exchange (something, such as a coupon or lottery ticket) for money, an award, etc.

3: to buy back (something, such as a stock or bond)
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peremptory
Definition
1:used to describe an order, command, etc., that you must obey without any questions or excuses

2: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they should be obeyed without question
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