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WordlyWise 8, #9
Wordly Wise Book 8, Lesson 9 Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one. |
| agile | 1. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble 2. Able to think quickly |
| agility | Quickness or mind or body |
| allot | To assign or distribute as a portion or share |
| balmy | Soothing; mild |
| congregate | To come together in a group; to assemble |
| divert | 1. To turn aside 2. To entertain or amuse |
| diversion | 1. The act of turning from a course or concern 2. Something that amuses or entertains |
| 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; s souvenir |
| query | A question |
| sporadic | Happening occasionally; not regularly |
| staple | 1. A basic food that is used frequently and in large amounts 2. A U-shaped fastener with sharp ends 3. (verb) to attach with staples 4. (adjective) Most important; principal |
| tumult | Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance |
| tumultuous | Marked by uproar or excitement, turbulent |
| unseemly | Not suitable; inappropriate or improper |