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Words 8th graders should know
September12, 2008(BOS)
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8th Grade
09/12/2008

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Diversion
Definition
the act or an instance of diverting from a course, activity, or use
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Assumption
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something taken for granted; a supposition
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Beverage
Definition
any potable liquid, especially one other than water, as tea, coffee, beer, or milk
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Shipment
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an act or instance of shiping freight or cargo
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Productively
Definition
having the power of producing
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Trivial
Definition
of very little importance or value
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Optimism
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a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to epect the most favorable outcome.
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Persistence
Definition
the act or fact of persisting
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Disdainful
Definition
showing disdain
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Miscellaneous
Definition
consisting of members or elements of different kinds
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Clearance
Definition
the act of clearing
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Clarification
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to make clear or intelligible
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Petition
Definition
a formally drawn request
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Panoramic
Definition
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 fution 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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Irresponsible
Definition
said, done, or characterized by a lack of a sense of responsibility
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Memorandum
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a short note designating something to be remembered, especially something to be done or acted upon in the future
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Buoyancy
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Buoyancy
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the power to float or rise in a fluid
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Anatomy
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the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants
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Vegetarian
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a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat
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Dominant
Definition
ruling, governing, or controlling
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Conscientious
Definition
controlled by or done according to conscience
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