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8th Grade
05/08/2012

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Term

Forestall



Verb


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Definition

To prevent something from happening




The man had to forestall the car company from repossesing his car by making a payment.

Term

Meticulous 



(Adjective)


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Definition

Careful about small details



My brother is very meticulous when it comes to cleaning his car.

Term

Semblance



(Noun)

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Definition

Outward appearance of something



The semblance of the statue was very detailed in color and facials.

Term

Centrifugal



(Noun)

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Definition

Tending to move away from the center



The exercising equipment made me centrifugal with the ropes. 

Term

Celestial



(Adjective)

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Definition

To relate to the sky in a certain way



The movie had many celestial scenes in order to raise a better climax.

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