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Lesson 9
Worldly Wise 3000 book 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abet | To encourage or assist in some activity, especially a questionable one. |
| agile | 1. Able to move quickly and easily; nimble. 2. Quickness of mind or body. |
| allot | To assign or distribute as a portion or share. |
| balmy | Soothing, mild. |
| congregate | To come together in a group, assemble. |
| divert | 1. To turn aside. 2. To entertain or amuse. |
| agility | Able to think quickly. |
| 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; a souvenir. |
| query | 1. A question. 2. To ask or ask about |
| 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. To attach with staples. 4. Most important, principal. |
| tumult | Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance. |
| tumultuous | Marked by uproar or excitement, turbulent. |
| unseemly | Not suitable; inappropriate or improper. |