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8th grade curriculum
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8th Grade
03/19/2012
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Ambiguous
 Definition
Vague or unclear due to having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
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Trite
 Definition
Overused or commonplace
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Distraught
 Definition
Worried, anxious
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Pandemonium
 Definition
Wild excitement, chaos
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Bedlam
 Definition
Extreme confusion or disorganization
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Avert
 Definition
To turn away, to prevent
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Mundane
 Definition
Common, ordinary
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Oblivion
 Definition
Forgetfulness, lacking awareness
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Perpetual
 Definition
Continual, continuous, without end
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Vexed
 Definition
Irritated, annoyed
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Sagacity
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Wisdom
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Audacity
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Boldness, nerve
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Derision
 Definition
Scorn, ridicule
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Epitaph
 Definition
An inscription, generally on a tomb, that serves a memorial to the deceased
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Impudent
 Definition
Disrespectful, rude, impertinent (Red Chief, Shard
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