AVID Excel AWL words List 1

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obtain

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come into posession of

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empathy

Back

understanding and entering into another person's feelings

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Fill in the blanks: An ________ is someone who supports a cause, like an _______ for outdoor recess. _________ is also a verb meaning 'to speak in favor of,' so you can __________ for that outdoor recess by urging your school to play outside!

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advocate

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The ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes and recognize and respond to what that person is feeling.

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Empathy

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Indicate

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show

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When you join a group of friends to build a huge sandcastle on the beach, your impressive structure is the result of _________, or working together toward a common goal. Select the correct spelling of the word that fills in the blank: colaborashun, colaboration, collaborashin, collaboration.

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collaboration

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Working memory is the ability to ________ and use information for short or long-term periods of time.

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retain

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retain means to

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keep

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establish

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set up or lay the groundwork for

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advocate

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supporter