Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know (Part 3)

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What is the definition of pristine?

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Fresh and clean

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What is the definition of disdain?

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To regard with scorn

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What is the definition of eavesdrop?

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To listen secretly to private conversations

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What is the definition of engross?

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To occupy the full attention; absorb fully

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What does ignite mean?

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To set on fire or cause to burn

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What is the definition of empathy?

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The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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What does benevolent mean?

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Well-meaning and kindly

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What is the definition of ambiguous?

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Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

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What does diligent mean?

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Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

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What is the definition of resilient?

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions