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Wordly Wise Less 9
Wordly Wise Lesson 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | 幫助; 支持 V. To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one. |
| agile | 輕快的, 敏捷的 1. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble. 機敏的, 靈敏的 2. Able to think quickly. |
| allot | 分配; 分配給 V. To assign or distribute as a portion or share. |
| balmy | 溫和的, 柔和的 adj. Soothing, mild |
| congregate | 聚集, 集合 V. To come together in a group; to assemble |
| divert | 使轉向; 使改道 1. To turn aside 逗...開心, 娛樂 2. To entertain or amuse. |
| diversion | 分散注意力 1. The act of turning from a course or concern. 娛樂, 消遣 2. Something that amuses or entertains. |
| humdrum | 單調的; 無聊的 adj. Lacking excitement; boring or monotonous. |
| influx | 湧進; 匯集 n. A flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive number. |
| intricate | 錯綜複雜的; 複雜精細的 adj. Complicated; having many related details or parts. |
| memento | 紀念物; 引起回憶的東西 n. Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir. |
| query | 質問; 詢問; 疑問 n. A question 詢問; 表示懷疑 V. To ask or ask about. |
| sporadic | 偶爾發生的 adj. Happening occasionally; not regulary |
| staple | 主要產品 n. 1.A basic food that is used frequently and in large amount. 2. A U-shaped fastener with sharp ends. v. To attach with staples |
| tumult | 吵鬧; 喧譁 n. Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance. |
| tumultuous | 騷亂的, 騷動的; 混亂的 adj. Marked by uproar or excitement, turbulent. |
| unseemly | 不合適的, 不適宜的 adj. Not suitable; inappropriate or improper. |