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Lesson 9
Wordly Wise 300 Book 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | to encourage or assist in some activity, esp. a questionable one |
| agile | able to move quickly and easily; nimble |
| allot | to assign or distribute as a portion or share |
| balmy | soothing, mild |
| congregate | to come together in a group; to assemble |
| divert | to turn aside; to entertain or amuse |
| humdrum | lacking excitement; boring or monotonous |
| influx | a flowing or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers |
| intricate | complicated; having many related details or parts |
| memento | something kept as a reminder of a past event; a souvenir |
| query | a question; to ask or ask about |
| sporadic | happening occasionally; not regularly |
| staple | a basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts; a u-shaped fastener with sharp ends; to attach with staples |
| tumult | noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance |
| unseemly | not suitable; inappropriate or improper |