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Words 8th graders should know
September 12,2008 AML
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8th Grade
09/12/2008

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Diversion
Definition
the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose
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Trivial
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of very little importance or value; insignificant
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Clearance
Definition
the distance between two objects; an amount of clear space
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Compassionate
Definition
having or showing compassion
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Buoyancy
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the power to float or rise in a fluid; relative lightness.
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Assumption
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something taken for granted; a supposition
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Optomism
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a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome.
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Clarification
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to make clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
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Arobatic
Definition
having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.
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Arobatic
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having the good balance, agility, and coordination of an acrobat.
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Anatomy
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the science dealing with the structure of animals and plants.
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Beverage
Definition
Drink; any potable liquid
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Persistance
Definition
continued existence or occurrence
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Petition
Definition
a formally drawn request
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Irresponsible
Definition
not responsible, answerable, or accountable to higher authority
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Vegetarian
Definition
a person that does not eat meat
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Shipment
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an act or instance of shipping cargo
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Disdainful
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Expressive; scornful and contemptuous
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Panoramic
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wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
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Memorandum
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a short note designating something to be remembered
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Diminant
Definition
ruling, governing, or controlling
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Diminant
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ruling, governing, or controlling
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Productively
Definition
producing readily
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Miscellaneous
Definition
having various qualities, aspects, or subjects
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Enamel
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a glassy substance
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conscientious
Definition
meticulous; careful; painstaking; particular
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