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vocabulary words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | v.To encourage or assist in some activity,especially a questionable one. |
| agile/ agility | adj.1.Able to move quickly and easily;nimble 2.Able to think quickly./ n.Quickness of mind or body. |
| allot | v.To assign or distributes as a portion or share. |
| balmy | adj.Soothing,mild. |
| congregate | v.To come together in a group;to assemble. |
| divert / diversion | v.1.To turn aside. 2.To entertain or amuse./ n.1.The act of turning from a course or concern. 2.something that amuses or entertains. |
| humdrum | adj.lacking excitement;boring or monotonous. |
| influx | n.A flowing or pouring in;arrival in massive numbers. |
| intricate | adj.Complicated; having many related details or parts. |
| memento | n.Something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir. |
| query | n.A question. v.To ask or ask about. |
| sporadic | adj.Happening occasionally;not regularly. |
| staple | n.1.A basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts. 2.A U-shaped fastener with sharp ends. v.To attach with staples. adj.Most important,principal. |
| tumult/tumultous | n.Noisy excitement;an uproar or disturbance. /adj.Marked by uproar or excitement,turbulent. |
| unseemly | adj.Not suitable;inappropriate or improper. |