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Words 8th Graders Should Know
September, 12 2008 EB
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7th Grade
09/19/2008

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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 little worth or importance
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CLEARNANCE
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the act or process of clearing
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COMPASSIONATE
Definition
sympathetic, having or showing compassion
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BUOYANCY
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the tendancy of a body to float or rise when submerged in a fluid
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ASSUMPTION
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the taking up of a person into heaven; taking to or upon oneself
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OPTIMISM
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an inclination to put the most favorbale construction upon actions and eventsor to anticipate the best possible outcome
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CLARIFICATION
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to make as clear or pure usually by freezing from suspended matter
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ACROBATIC
Definition
one that performs gymnastic feats requiring skillful control of the body
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